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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax H90

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio H90 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax H90 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Pentax H90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 153g - 101 x 65 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax H90 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax H90, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and H90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 4 years after the H90 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the H90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax H90

 TG-850 iHS H90 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax H90 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 H90 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax H90

 TG-850 iHS H90 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax H90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax H90 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the H90.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax H90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and H90 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax H90 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax H90 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and H90.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax H90 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax H90 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax H90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography factors
Pentax H90 Portrait photography factors
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography info
Pentax H90 Street photography info
69
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography advice
Pentax H90 Sports photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery power (330 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Travel photography with Pentax H90
72
good battery power (330 per charge)
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
57
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax H90 as a Landscape photography camera
50
really wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proof
good battery power (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging factors
Pentax H90 Vlogging factors
33
really wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic support
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax H90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax H90
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPentax Optio H90
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Pentax Optio H90
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-01-29 2010-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4616 x 3464 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 153 grams (0.34 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $150