Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic XS1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic XS1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-850 iHS was introduced 13 months after the XS1 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-850 iHS scores against the XS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-850 iHS comes with external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the XS1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and XS1 is 91 and 97 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over specs. The image here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-850 iHS and XS1.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of images but you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-850 iHS should have an advantage in sensor technology.