Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G10
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G10 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
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
- Revealed August 2010

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and G10 (12MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and G10 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

The TG-850 iHS was introduced 3 years after the G10 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the G10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic G10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic G10
TG-850 iHS | G10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
G10 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic G10
TG-850 iHS | G10 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G10 has measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS against the G10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and G10 is 91 and 72 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The pic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and G10.
To sum up, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-850 iHS having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2010-08-09 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.52x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 11.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 pounds) | 388 gr (0.86 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 411 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 shots | 380 shots |
Battery format | 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) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $250 | $550 |