Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G7
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- 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
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Announced May 2015
- Succeeded the Panasonic G6
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Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is very close but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-850 iHS was manufactured 15 months earlier than the G7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the G7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic G7
| TG-850 iHS | G7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| G7 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2015 |  | January 2014 | Fresher by 15 months |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic G7
| TG-850 iHS | G7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display size |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor 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") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-850 iHS vs the G7.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and G7 is 91 and 71 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and G7.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS has got the smaller sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The older TG-850 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 |
| Category | Waterproof | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2014-01-29 | 2015-05-19 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4592 x 3448 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 49 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 9.30 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 218 grams (0.48 lbs) | 410 grams (0.90 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") |
| 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 | 350 pictures |
| 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 images)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $250 | $800 |