Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax MX-1

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax MX-1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and MX-1 (12MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and MX-1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The TG-860 was launched 20 months later than the MX-1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax MX-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-860 grades against the MX-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax MX-1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax MX-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Pentax MX-1 has specifications of 122mm x 61mm x 51mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 2.0") along with a weight of 391 grams (0.86 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-860 versus Pentax MX-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 compared to the MX-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-860 and MX-1 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and MX-1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-860 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Olympus TG-860 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.