Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS12

Here is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS12, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 4 years later than the FS12 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the FS12 in terms 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-FS12. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys physical dimensions 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 FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the FS12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and FS12 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and FS12.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.