Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 50 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched January 2009
- Also Known as mju 7000
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2014
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Lets look more closely at the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 7000 (12MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 7000 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the 7000 scores against the TG-850 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| 7000 | TG-850 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus 7000
| TG-850 iHS | 7000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2014 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 61 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
| 7000 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7000 features physical dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Olympus 7000 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7000 compared to the TG-850 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 7000 and TG-850 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking specs. The photograph underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 7000 and TG-850 iHS.
All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 7000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus 7000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 7000 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus 7000 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
| Also called as | mju 7000 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-01-07 | 2014-01-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4616 x 3464 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 50 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 37-260mm (7.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.3 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 1/2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.80 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Yes |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 172g (0.38 lb) | 218g (0.48 lb) |
| Dimensions | 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| 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 | - | 330 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $280 | $250 |