Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP7

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FP7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the FP7 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 3 years later than the FP7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the FP7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FP7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP7 has proportions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the FP7.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and FP7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and FP7.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-850 iHS should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.