Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS12
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic FS12
TG-850 iHS | FS12 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | April 2009 | Fresher by 59 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
FS12 | TG-850 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FS12
TG-850 iHS | FS12 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Type | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2009-04-17 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.30 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 lbs) | 129g (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | 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 | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $250 | $228 |