Olympus E-PL7 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-PL7 versus Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PL7 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is pretty comparable but the E-PL7 (Four Thirds) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The E-PL7 was revealed 8 months later than the TG-850 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-PL7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-PL7 matches up vs the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL7 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL7 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL7 provides outside measurements of 115mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 357 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the E-PL7 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL7 and TG-850 iHS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL7 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can see, the two cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-PL7 features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern E-PL7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.