Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP8
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
- Released July 2009
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Overview
Here, we are matching up the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP8, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe TG-850 iHS was released 4 years after the FP8 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the FP8 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FP8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic FP8
TG-850 iHS | FP8 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | July 2009 | Newer by 55 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FP8
TG-850 iHS | FP8 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has got exterior 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 FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the FP8.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and FP8 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and FP8.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2009-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine V |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
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") | 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | 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 feature | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $250 | $300 |