Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced June 2013

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview
Here, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-850 iHS was introduced 8 months later than the TG-2 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-850 iHS grades vs the TG-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
TG-850 iHS | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | Fresher by 8 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
TG-2 iHS | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+150k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
TG-850 iHS | TG-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither comes with Touch display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the TG-2 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and TG-2 iHS.
To sum up, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
Category | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2013-06-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | OLED |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1/2s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lb) | 230 gr (0.51 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 350 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | - |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $250 | $380 |