Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH6

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FH6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The TG-850 iHS was announced 2 years later than the FH6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the FH6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FH6 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the FH6.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and FH6 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specifications. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and FH6.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS will have a benefit in sensor tech.