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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 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 TS10
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic TS10

 TG-850 iHS TS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010Fresher by 49 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS

 TS10 TG-850 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic TS10

 TG-850 iHS TS10 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
28
MP count good (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS10 Sports photography information
51
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (330 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography features
72
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
61
weather proof
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
50
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
good battery pack (330 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-850 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
33
reasonably wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
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