Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-10
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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 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
- Released January 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 793g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
- Released September 2006
- Replacement is Samsung GX-20

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 Overview
On this page, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-10, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-850 iHS (16MP) and GX-10 (10MP) and the TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

The TG-850 iHS was brought out 7 years later than the GX-10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-850 iHS scores vs the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS & Samsung GX-10. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Samsung GX-10
TG-850 iHS | GX-10 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2006 | Fresher by 90 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 210k | Sharper display (+250k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung GX-10 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
GX-10 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing |
Common features in the Olympus TG-850 iHS and Samsung GX-10
TG-850 iHS | GX-10 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-850 iHS has outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-850 iHS and the GX-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-850 iHS and GX-10 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-850 iHS and GX-10.
As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-850 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will produce greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer TG-850 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-850 iHS vs Samsung GX-10 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung GX-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | Samsung GX-10 |
Type | Waterproof | Advanced DSLR |
Released | 2014-01-29 | 2006-09-21 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.7mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 369.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4616 x 3464 | 3872 x 2592 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.5 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 210 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1/2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | - |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264, 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 218g (0.48 lbs) | 793g (1.75 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") |
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 photos | - |
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 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $850 |