Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax ist DS2
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax ist DS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 3200
- Pentax KAF Mount
- 605g - 125 x 93 x 66mm
- Launched August 2005
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In this write-up, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax ist DS2, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and ist DS2 (6MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and ist DS2 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-850 iHS was manufactured 8 years after the ist DS2 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DS2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the ist DS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Pentax ist DS2
| TG-850 iHS | ist DS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | August 2005 | More modern by 103 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 210k | Sharper display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax ist DS2 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| ist DS2 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Pentax ist DS2
| TG-850 iHS | ist DS2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax ist DS2 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. 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) while the Pentax ist DS2 has dimensions of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") along with a weight of 605 grams (1.33 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Pentax ist DS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the ist DS2.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and ist DS2 is 91 and 68 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax ist DS2 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specs. The image underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and ist DS2.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will give more detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS provides an advantage in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax ist DS2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Pentax ist DS2 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax ist DS2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Pentax ist DS2 |
| Category | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
| Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2005-08-22 |
| Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 6 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 3008 x 2008 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Total lenses | - | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 2.5" |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 210k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Optical |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 95 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | - |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | - |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 605 gr (1.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 125 x 93 x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | LI-50B | 4 x AA |
| 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 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/MMC card |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at launch | $250 | - |
