Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS15

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.