Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax E85
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Olympus TG-810 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
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Announced August 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
- Launched September 2009
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax E85 Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax E85, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-810 (14MP) and the E85 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TG-810 was launched 24 months after the E85 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TG-810 matches up vs the E85 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 and Pentax Optio E85. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Pentax E85
| TG-810 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2011 |  | September 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax E85 over the Olympus TG-810
| E85 | TG-810 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Pentax E85
| TG-810 | E85 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax E85 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-810 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-810 versus Pentax E85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-810 and the E85.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-810 and E85 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax E85 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The picture underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and E85.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-810 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-810 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-810 vs Pentax E85 Specifications
| Olympus TG-810 | Pentax Optio E85 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
| Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Pentax Optio E85 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2009-09-17 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 32-96mm (3.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.9-5.2 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 2 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.20 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 145 grams (0.32 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" 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 | 220 photos | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI95 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $428 | $0 |