Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax W90
91 Imaging
40 Features
42 Overall
40
94 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
29
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax W90 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
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released February 2015
- Renewed by Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced February 2010
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax W90 Overview
Below is a in depth assessment of the Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax W90, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-860 was released 5 years later than the W90 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-860 scores versus the W90 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax W90 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Pentax W90
| TG-860 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2015 |  | February 2010 | More recent by 61 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus TG-860
| W90 | TG-860 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Pentax W90
| TG-860 | W90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither includes Touch screen |
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-860 features physical 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 W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax W90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-860 versus the W90.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading through specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and W90.
Plainly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-860 to resolve more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher TG-860 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banStreet Comparison
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideSports Comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesTravel Comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesLandscape Comparison
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone
Olympus TG-860 vs Pentax W90 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax Optio W90 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Pentax Optio W90 |
| Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2015-02-06 | 2010-02-24 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VII | Prime |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 3.90 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 224 gr (0.49 pounds) | 164 gr (0.36 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | Li-50B | D-LI68 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $279 | $120 |