Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax W90
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax W90 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
- Introduced February 2010
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax W90 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax W90, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and W90 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-830 iHS was unveiled 2 years later than the W90 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-830 iHS scores versus the W90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax W90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS & Pentax Optio W90. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery & Pentax W90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Pentax W90
TG-830 iHS | W90 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | February 2010 | More recent by 35 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
W90 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax W90
TG-830 iHS | W90 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has outer measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax W90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the W90.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and W90 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-830 iHS and W90.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-830 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax W90 Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Pentax Optio W90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Pentax |
Model type | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Pentax Optio W90 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-08 | 2010-02-24 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Prime |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 214g (0.47 lbs) | 164g (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
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 | 300 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $120 |