Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320

The following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-320, both Waterproof cameras and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed 2 years after the TG-320 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the TG-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Olympus TG-320. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-320 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the TG-320.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and TG-320.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.