Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic FH7
TG-850 iHS | FH7 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | September 2011 | Newer by 30 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
FH7 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FH7
TG-850 iHS | FH7 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
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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 |