Olympus 8010 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 8010 (13MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 8010 was introduced 5 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 8010 grades vs the TG-850 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus 8010 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus 8010 features external dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst 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).

Examine the Olympus 8010 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 8010 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 8010 and TG-850 iHS is 92 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 8010 and TG-850 iHS.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged 8010 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.