Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85
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![Olympus TG-610 front Olympus TG-610 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-TG-610/Olympus-TG-610-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 145g - 93 x 58 x 24mm
- Introduced September 2009
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 Overview
Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The TG-610 was unveiled 16 months after the E85 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-610 scores against the E85 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-610 & Pentax Optio E85. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-610 Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Pentax E85
TG-610 | E85 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | September 2009 | Newer by 16 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus TG-610
E85 | TG-610 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Pentax E85
TG-610 | E85 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-610 has outer dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-610 versus the E85.
![Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 size comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-610 and E85 is 93 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specifications. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-610 and E85.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-610 to offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer TG-610 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-TG-610-vs-Pentax-Optio-E85-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-610 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
Olympus TG-610 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus TG-610 | Pentax Optio E85 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-01-06 | 2009-09-17 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 190g (0.42 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 93 x 58 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 210 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI95 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $223 | $0 |