Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 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
- Launched January 2014
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic FS15
TG-850 iHS | FS15 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | January 2009 | Newer by 62 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FS15
TG-850 iHS | FS15 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
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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 |