Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FX75

Let's look much closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FX75, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was revealed 3 years after the FX75 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the FX75 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS features exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has sizing of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FX75 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the FX75.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and FX75 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and FX75.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher TG-850 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.