Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Below, we are comparing the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic F5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-850 iHS was manufactured 13 months later than the F5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-850 iHS scores versus the F5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic F5
| TG-850 iHS | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2014 |  | January 2013 | More recent by 13 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| F5 | TG-850 iHS |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic F5
| TG-850 iHS | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic F5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the F5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and F5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and F5.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-850 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Max resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 8 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.70 m |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 218g (0.48 lb) | 121g (0.27 lb) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| 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 images | 250 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| 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 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $250 | $100 |