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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FH5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the FH5 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was released 3 years after the FH5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the FH5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS FH5 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 FH5 TG-850 iHS 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FH5

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS FH5 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys 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) and the Panasonic FH5 has proportions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the FH5.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and FH5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and FH5.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files though you should always consider the release date  of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-850 iHS provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography details
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 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
34
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic FH5
69
 screen tilts
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH5 Sports photography factors
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (330 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography highlights
72
 better than average battery (330 shots)
 weather sealing
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 relatively wide (21mm)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
 lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
 boasts touch to focus
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (28mm)
 does not have Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography information
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 relatively wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery (330 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging factors
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging factors
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 relatively wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 does not have microphone socket
33
 rather wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (121g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FH5
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-29 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 218 gr (0.48 lbs) 121 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $250 $169