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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax P80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio P80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
23
Overall
30

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax P80 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
  • Launched January 2014
Pentax P80
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.6-5.8) lens
  • 125g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax P80 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax P80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and P80 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was announced 4 years later than the P80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax P80

 TG-850 iHS P80 
LaunchedJanuary 2014August 2009More recent by 55 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax P80 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 P80 TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax P80

 TG-850 iHS P80 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax P80 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need 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") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the P80.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax P80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and P80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax P80 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax P80 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and P80.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-850 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax P80 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P80 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography factors
Pentax P80 Street photography factors
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography factors
Pentax P80 Sports photography factors
51
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low fps (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
Pentax P80 Travel photography information
72
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (125g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
Pentax P80 Landscape photography information
50
fairly wide (21mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
great battery pack (330 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
32
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P80 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax P80
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPentax Optio P80
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Pentax Optio P80
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-29 2009-08-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-110mm (3.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.6-5.8
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.60 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 125 gr (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 -
Form of battery 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 type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $250 $200