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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 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
  • Launched January 2014
Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FS15, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was brought out 5 years after the FS15 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-850 iHS scores versus the FS15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic FS15

 TG-850 iHS FS15 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 FS15 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FS15

 TG-850 iHS FS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FS15 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the FS15.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and FS15 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and FS15.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Portrait photography camera
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography details
Panasonic FS15 Street photography details
69
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography info
Panasonic FS15 Sports photography info
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Travel photography camera
72
good battery life (330 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (21mm)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
51
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FS15 Landscape photography details
50
pretty wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery life (330 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FS15 as a Vlogging camera
33
pretty wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FS15
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15
Category Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-29 2009-01-16
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4616 x 3464 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 136 grams (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 -
Battery format 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 feature
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $250 $180