Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax I-10

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and I-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

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.