Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320
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![Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS/Olympus-TG-850-iHS-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
- 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2012
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 Overview
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.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus TG-320
TG-850 iHS | TG-320 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 25 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
TG-320 | TG-850 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-320
TG-850 iHS | TG-320 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-vs-Olympus-TG-320-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and TG-320 is 91 and 94 respectively.
![Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-vs-Olympus-TG-320-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-vs-Olympus-TG-320-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Stylus-Tough-TG-850-iHS-vs-Olympus-TG-320-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Olympus TG-320 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Olympus TG-320 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Full resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-102mm (3.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-5.1 |
Macro focus range | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.80 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 155 gr (0.34 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 150 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $250 | $0 |