Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic GM1
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 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)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
- Released December 2013
- Updated by Panasonic GM5
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic GM1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TG-850 iHS was introduced 2 months later than the GM1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the GM1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic GM1
TG-850 iHS | GM1 | |||
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Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
GM1 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Display resolution | 1036k | 460k | Sharper display (+576k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic GM1
TG-850 iHS | GM1 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | December 2013 | Similar age | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display size | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") having a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic GM1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the GM1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-850 iHS and GM1 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and GM1.
As you can see, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS provides the tinier sensor which should make getting bokeh more challenging.
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2013-12-19 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-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 area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4592 x 3448 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Available lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 1,036 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/50 seconds |
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 lbs) | 204g (0.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 66 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.3 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 660 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 230 photos |
Battery format | 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 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $250 | $750 |