Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G100

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic G100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the G100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 7 years earlier than the G100 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the G100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic G100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic G100 has specifications of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic G100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the G100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and G100 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and G100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-850 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic G100 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-850 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.