Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus XZ-10

Following is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus XZ-10, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was released 13 months after the XZ-10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the XZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the XZ-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and XZ-10 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and XZ-10.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to render more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.