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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7 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
  • Announced January 2014
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Superseded the Pentax Q10
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax Q7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 6 months later than the Q7 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS Q7 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 Q7 TG-850 iHS 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax Q7

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS Q7 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2013Similar age
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Absent Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
See the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax Q7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the Q7.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and Q7 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and Q7.
All in all, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography features
Pentax Q7 Portrait photography features
35
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has face detect focus
 manual focus not available
 manual exposure not possible
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
48
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 supports face detection focus
 saves RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
Pentax Q7 Street photography features
69
 tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
69
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 lighter than average (200g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Sports photography camera
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery pack (330 CIPA)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
32
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 MP count low (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 bad battery (250 shots)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Travel photography highlights
72
 great battery pack (330 per charge)
 environment proof
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 really wide (21mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
 lighter than average (200g)
 built-in flash
 bad battery (250 shots)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography details
50
 really wide (21mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 environment proof
 great battery pack (330 shots)
 manual focus not available
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual exposure not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
55
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW files
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/1.7")
 bad battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging features
Pentax Q7 Vlogging features
33
 really wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 does not have mic port
35
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than average (200 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external mic support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax Q7
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPentax Q7
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Pentax Q7
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-01-29 2013-08-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Amount of lenses - 8
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options - P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
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) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 200 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $250 $480