Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-50
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 51600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
- Announced November 2013
- Replaced the Pentax K-30

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-50 Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax K-50, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the K-50 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and K-50 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

The TG-830 iHS was announced 10 months prior to the K-50 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-50 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Pentax K-50
TG-830 iHS | K-50 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
K-50 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 10 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax K-50
TG-830 iHS | K-50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outside measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax K-50 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS against the K-50.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-830 iHS and K-50 is 91 and 63 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and K-50.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The TG-830 iHS offers the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The older TG-830 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax K-50 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Pentax K-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Pentax K-50 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level DSLR |
Announced | 2013-01-08 | 2013-11-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | PRIME M |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.7 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 372.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4928 x 3264 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 51600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 6.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 650g (1.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 79 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1120 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 410 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $0 | $610 |