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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W90

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W90 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
  • Released January 2014
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W90 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W90, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-850 iHS was released 3 years later than the W90 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the W90 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax W90

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS W90 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2010More recent by 48 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 W90 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax W90

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS W90 
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the W90.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W90 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and W90.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Pentax W90
35
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
27
 you can focus manually
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
Pentax W90 Street photography features
69
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
54
 environment sealing
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax W90 as a Sports photography camera
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (330 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
24
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
Pentax W90 Travel photography information
72
 great battery life (330 shots)
 weather sealing
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (21mm)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
 environment sealing
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax W90 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 really wide (21mm)
 screen size is decent (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 weather sealing
 great battery life (330 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
37
 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (28mm)
 environment sealing
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual exposure
 does not have image stabilization
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging features
Pentax W90 Vlogging features
33
 really wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone port
25
 relatively wide (28mm)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have mic port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax W90 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax W90
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPentax Optio W90
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Pentax Optio W90
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2014-01-29 2010-02-24
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
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 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/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 3.90 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
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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 pictures -
Battery form 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 shooting    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $250 $120