Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT10

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The TG-850 iHS was launched 4 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the TG-850 iHS grades versus the TS10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic TS10
TG-850 iHS | TS10 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Fresher by 49 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
TS10 | TG-850 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic TS10
TG-850 iHS | TS10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides physical measurements 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 TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic TS10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the TS10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and TS10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-850 iHS and TS10.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT10 |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2014-01-29 | 2010-01-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | - | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.90 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218 gr (0.48 lbs) | 188 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | - |
Battery form | 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 recording | ||
Storage media | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $250 | $249 |