Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS2
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 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
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Released January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS3

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic TS2, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-850 iHS was unveiled 4 years after the TS2 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-850 iHS grades against the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Panasonic TS2
TG-850 iHS | TS2 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2010 | Newer by 49 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
TS2 | TG-850 iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Panasonic TS2
TG-850 iHS | TS2 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS provides outside measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-850 iHS versus Panasonic TS2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-850 iHS versus the TS2.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-850 iHS and TS2 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and TS2.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-850 iHS to give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The younger TG-850 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2014-01-29 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | Venus Engine HD II |
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 | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 lb) | 188g (0.41 lb) |
Physical 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 images | - |
Form of battery | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $250 | $350 |