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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 front
Portability
59 Imaging
37 Features
73 Overall
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 Key Specs

Olympus TG-850 iHS
(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
  • Announced January 2014
Panasonic FZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 691g - 132 x 92 x 117mm
  • Announced July 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ200
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and FZ300 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was released 17 months prior to the FZ300 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the FZ300 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ300 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 FZ300 TG-850 iHS 
AnnouncedJuly 2015January 2014More recent by 17 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FZ300

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS FZ300 
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has sizing of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the FZ300.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and FZ300 is 91 and 59 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and FZ300.
As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to produce more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older TG-850 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ300 Portrait photography advice
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 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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 focusing manually
 features face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic FZ300 Street photography features
69
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
59
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 boasts focus via touch
 weather sealing
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition (691 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Sports photography camera
51
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (330 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
51
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 max shutter speed is good (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography information
Panasonic FZ300 Travel photography information
72
 good battery pack (330 per charge)
 environment sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 boasts focus via touch
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 heavier than competition (691g)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FZ300 as a Landscape photography camera
50
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (330 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
52
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather sealing
 good battery life (380 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FZ300 Vlogging highlights
33
 reasonably wide (21mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 no external microphone support
62
 fairly wide (25mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external mic socket
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 heavier than competition (691g)
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic FZ300
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-29 2015-07-16
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4616 x 3464 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/2.8
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 8.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Yes Built-In
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 218 gr (0.48 lb) 691 gr (1.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 132 x 92 x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type 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
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Retail price $250 $598