Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS

On this page, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the WG-2 GPS (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the WG-2 GPS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the WG-2 GPS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Pentax WG-2 GPS Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Pentax WG-2 GPS has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax WG-2 GPS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the WG-2 GPS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and WG-2 GPS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and WG-2 GPS.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-850 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.