Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7 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
- Announced January 2014
(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- Superseded the Pentax Q10
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax Q7
TG-850 iHS | Q7 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
Q7 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax Q7
TG-850 iHS | Q7 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | August 2013 | Similar age | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax Q7 | |
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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 |