Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 22 months after the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides exterior dimensions 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 TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and TG-1 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.