Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W80
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Revealed June 2009

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W80 Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax W80, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 4 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the W80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W80 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax W80
TG-850 iHS | W80 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2009 | More recent by 56 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
W80 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax W80
TG-850 iHS | W80 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax W80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the W80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and W80 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and W80.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax Optio W80 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax Optio W80 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2009-06-25 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic 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 pounds) | 156 gr (0.34 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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-LI78 |
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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $250 | $250 |