Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ150
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ150 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
- 528g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
- Launched April 2012

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ150 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FZ150, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-850 iHS was brought out 22 months after the FZ150 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the TG-850 iHS scores versus the FZ150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ150 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic FZ150
TG-850 iHS | FZ150 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | April 2012 | Newer by 22 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ150 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
FZ150 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FZ150
TG-850 iHS | FZ150 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same display resolution |
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ150 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides physical 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 FZ150 has proportions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic FZ150 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the FZ150.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and FZ150 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ150 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and FZ150.
To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent TG-850 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ150 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ150 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2012-04-11 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.8-5.2 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 pounds) | 528g (1.16 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 410 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $250 | $499 |