Olympus 6000 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the 6000 (10MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 6000 was unveiled 5 years before the TG-850 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the 6000 matches up against the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Olympus 6000 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6000 provides external measurements of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Olympus 6000 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the 6000 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 6000 and TG-850 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 6000 and TG-850 iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older 6000 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.