Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic GX85

Following is a extended overview of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic GX85, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is very well matched but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 3 years prior to the GX85 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-850 iHS matches up vs the GX85 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GX85 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has exterior dimensions 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 GX85 has proportions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the GX85.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and GX85 is 91 and 83 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and GX85.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The TG-850 iHS has the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh more challenging. The more aged TG-850 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.