Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH8

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FH8, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the FH8 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the FH8 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the FH8 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the FH8.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and FH8.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures although you really should factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-850 iHS provides a benefit in sensor technology.