Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax E85

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax E85, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was manufactured 3 years after the E85 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-830 iHS matches up vs the E85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Pentax E85 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-830 iHS comes with physical dimensions 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 E85 has specifications of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the E85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and E85 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and E85.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent TG-830 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.