Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic F5

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.