Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax E90

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax E90, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and E90 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 4 years later than the E90 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax E90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the E90.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and E90 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and E90.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.