Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Pentax W90

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax W90, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the W90 (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-820 iHS was brought out 24 months after the W90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the W90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-820 iHS comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Pentax W90 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the W90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and W90 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and W90.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of files however you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger TG-820 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.