Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SH-2 (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is very close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-2 was released 14 months after the TG-850 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SH-2 matches up versus the TG-850 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SH-2 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SH-2 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-2 enjoys exterior dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has sizing of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SH-2 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SH-2 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-2 and TG-850 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SH-2 and TG-850 iHS.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SH-2 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.