Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic GX850

Below is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic GX850, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is relatively close but the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.

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The TG-850 iHS was released 3 years prior to the GX850 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-850 iHS matches up against the GX850 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic GX850 has dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic GX850 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the GX850.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and GX850 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and GX850.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The TG-850 iHS uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The older TG-850 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.