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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G85

Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
44 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
Portability
69 Imaging
54 Features
84 Overall
66

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G85 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
  • Released January 2014
Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Released September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G95
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G85 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic G85, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the G85 (16MP) is very similar but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and G85 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-850 iHS was launched 3 years prior to the G85 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the G85 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic G85

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

		

		

			
 G85 TG-850 iHS 
ReleasedSeptember 2016January 2014Fresher by 32 months
Manually focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic G85

		

		

			
 TG-850 iHS G85 
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G85 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic G85 has proportions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic G85 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the G85.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G85 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and G85 is 91 and 69 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G85 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G85 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and G85.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS uses the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh more challenging. The older TG-850 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G85 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
35
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
72
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic G85 Street photography information
69
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proof
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
77
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 delivers RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 weather proof
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
51
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery life (330 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
64
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 terrible battery life (330 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
72
 good battery life (330 CIPA)
 weather proof
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (21mm)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
 weather proof
 provides focus via touch
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery life (330 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic G85 Landscape photography advice
50
 rather wide (21mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 weather proof
 good battery life (330 shots)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
73
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 terrible battery life (330 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
33
 rather wide (21mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 missing mic port
78
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 offers face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic G85 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic G85
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-G85
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85
Also called - Lumix DMC-G80
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-01-29 2016-09-19
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW format    
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range - 6.20 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 218 grams (0.48 pounds) 505 grams (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 71
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 656
Other
Battery life 330 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $900