Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FS15
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FS15 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
- 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Newer Model is Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Released January 2009
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Its time to look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FS15, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and FS15 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe TG-860 was introduced 6 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TG-860 matches up vs the FS15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FS15 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic FS15
| TG-860 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | January 2009 | More recent by 74 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Olympus TG-860
| FS15 | TG-860 |
|---|
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic FS15
| TG-860 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FS15 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-860 has external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic FS15 has specifications of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 against the FS15.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and FS15 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FS15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-860 and FS15.
Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-860 to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The newer TG-860 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic FS15 Specifications
| Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 |
| Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
| Introduced | 2015-02-06 | 2009-01-16 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
| Sensor type | 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 | 12MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 29-145mm (5.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Yes | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lbs) | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" 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 | 300 pictures | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | Li-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $279 | $180 |