Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic TS1
TG-850 iHS | TS1 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
TS1 | TG-850 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic TS1
TG-850 iHS | TS1 | |||
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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).
Compare the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic TS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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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 |