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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
  • Revealed January 2014
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof cameras and both are sold by Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and TG-5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 4 years before the TG-5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the TG-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS TG-5 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 TG-5 TG-850 iHS 
AnnouncedMay 2017January 2014Fresher by 40 months
Manual focus  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-5

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS TG-5 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution460k460kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  No Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has external 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-5 has specifications of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Olympus TG-5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the TG-5.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and TG-5 is 91 and 90 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and TG-5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-850 iHS will be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
35
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
39
 you can focus manually
 comes with face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 no manual exposure
 no external flash support
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
69
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
64
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 no articulating screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 features tracking focus
 environment proof
 great battery power (330 per charge)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
46
 max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 great battery (340 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography info
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
72
 great battery power (330 shots)
 environment proof
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (21mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
 great battery (340 per charge)
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competition in class (250g)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 fairly wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proof
 great battery power (330 per charge)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
57
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proof
 great battery (340 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 no manual exposure
 low megapixels (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
33
 fairly wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
34
 quite wide (25mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Olympus TG-5
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Olympus Tough TG-5
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-29 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII TruePic VIII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4616 x 3464 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files    
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lbs) 250 grams (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 340 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-92B
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 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $250 $449