Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
(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
- Revealed January 2010
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Overview
In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and I-10 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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The TG-850 iHS was announced 4 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the I-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Pentax Optio I-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Pentax I-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax I-10
TG-850 iHS | I-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax I-10 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
I-10 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax I-10
TG-850 iHS | I-10 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax I-10 has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the I-10.
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Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
![Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-vs-Pentax-Optio-I-10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and I-10.
As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS provides an edge in sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-vs-Pentax-Optio-I-10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-vs-Pentax-Optio-I-10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax Optio I-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax Optio I-10 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2010-01-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lb) | 153 grams (0.34 lb) |
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 Overall 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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI92 |
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 | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $250 | $310 |