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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FP2, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 4 years after the FP2 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the FP2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic FP2

 TG-850 iHS FP2 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 FP2 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FP2

 TG-850 iHS FP2 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers external measurements 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 FP2 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the FP2.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and FP2 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and FP2.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FP2 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Street photography advice
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
72
better than average battery (330 shots)
weather proof
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (21mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography advice
50
relatively wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather proof
better than average battery (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FP2 Vlogging highlights
33
relatively wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Announced 2014-01-29 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4616 x 3464 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 grams (0.48 lbs) 151 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form 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 recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $80