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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TG-850 iHS TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014June 2013Fresher by 8 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 TG-2 iHS TG-850 iHS 
Display resolution610k460kSharper display (+150k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 TG-850 iHS TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography details
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography features
72
great battery pack (330 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
50
decently wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging advice
33
decently wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic support
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
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