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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS front
Portability
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Pentax WG-1 GPS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released August 2011
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WG-1 GPS (14MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 2 years after the WG-1 GPS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the WG-1 GPS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS WG-1 GPS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014August 2011More modern by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 GPS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 WG-1 GPS TG-850 iHS 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax WG-1 GPS

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS WG-1 GPS 
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Missing Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with outside 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) whilst the Pentax WG-1 GPS has sizing of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax WG-1 GPS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the WG-1 GPS.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and WG-1 GPS is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and WG-1 GPS.
Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Portrait photography camera
35
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 no external flash support
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
35
 manual focus
 good MP (14MP)
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Street photography with Pentax WG-1 GPS
69
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
54
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Sports photography features
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
37
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax WG-1 GPS as a Travel photography camera
72
 good battery (330 per charge)
 weather proof
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (21mm)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
 environment sealing
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography features
Pentax WG-1 GPS Landscape photography features
50
 really wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 good battery (330 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
42
 manual focus
 fairly wide (28mm)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is small (2.7")
 no manual control
 lack of image stabilization
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging details
Pentax WG-1 GPS Vlogging details
33
 really wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
25
 fairly wide (28mm)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 GPS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax WG-1 GPS
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPentax Optio WG-1 GPS
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Pentax Optio WG-1 GPS
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-29 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
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)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB 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 format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218 gr (0.48 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images 260 images
Type of battery Battery Pack 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/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $350