Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-50
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-50 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
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released February 2015
- Updated by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced November 2013
- Old Model is Pentax K-30
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax K-50, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-860 (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is relatively close but the TG-860 (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-860 was brought out 15 months after the K-50 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-860 scores versus the K-50 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax K-50
TG-860 | K-50 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | November 2013 | More modern by 15 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus TG-860
K-50 | TG-860 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax K-50
TG-860 | K-50 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax K-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 vs the K-50.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and K-50 is 91 and 63 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and K-50.
As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The TG-860 offers the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF trickier. The newer TG-860 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax K-50 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Released | 2015-02-06 | 2013-11-27 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Yes | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lb) | 650g (1.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 410 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $279 | $610 |