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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FH7, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 2 years after the FH7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the FH7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic FH7

 TG-850 iHS FH7 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2011Newer by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 FH7 TG-850 iHS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FH7

 TG-850 iHS FH7 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has proportions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the FH7.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and FH7 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and FH7.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-850 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography details
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decent MP (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
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great battery pack (330 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (21mm)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others (126 grams)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography features
50
really wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
great battery pack (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging advice
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really wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
34
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than others (126 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS22
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-29 2011-09-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 lb) 126 grams (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs 260 photographs
Type 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
Retail cost $250 $149