Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FX90

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FX90, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was announced 2 years after the FX90 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the FX90 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has 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) while the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FX90 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the FX90.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and FX90 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and FX90.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-850 iHS to deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.