Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS25

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FS25, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 5 years after the FS25 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys outside measurements 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 FS25 has sizing of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FS25 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the FS25.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and FS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and FS25.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.