Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic L1

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic L1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and L1 (7MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizes.

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 6 years later than the L1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-850 iHS matches up versus the L1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides 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 L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic L1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the TG-850 iHS compared to the L1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and L1 is 91 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and L1.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will deliver extra detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more recent TG-850 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.