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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Revealed January 2014
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS2
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here is a in depth analysis of the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was manufactured 5 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic TS1

 TG-850 iHS TS1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2009Fresher by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 TS1 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic TS1

 TG-850 iHS TS1 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-850 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the TS1.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-850 iHS and TS1.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-850 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography highlights
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
69
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (330 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography info
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
72
great battery life (330 shots)
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (21mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
50
really wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery life (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
35
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-850 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
33
really wide (21mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
28
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2014-01-29 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VII -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4616 x 3464 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/2s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Yes None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 218g (0.48 lb) 189g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Battery style 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)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $250 $380