Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-870

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-870, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the TG-870 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was announced 23 months earlier than the TG-870 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the TG-870 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-870 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus TG-870 has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-870 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the TG-870.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and TG-870 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through specs. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and TG-870.

All in all, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older TG-850 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.