Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FS7

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FS7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and FS7 (10MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-850 iHS was released 5 years later than the FS7 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the FS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers 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 FS7 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the FS7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and FS7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and FS7.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.