Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH2

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FH2, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 3 years later than the FH2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys outside 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) whilst the Panasonic FH2 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the FH2.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and FH2.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.