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Olympus Tough TG-850

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3.6 out of 5
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Pros

  • noise performance of the TG-850 is very good
  • Shock and waterproof technology has improved over the years
  • folding screen definitely makes the TG-850 more versatile

Cons

  • no in-camera Wi-Fi connectivity
  • it moves the circuits usually found around each pixel onto the rear of the sensor
  • vignetting at wide-angle or full zoom

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3.5
  • Face detection, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Olympus Tough TG-850 - Pros & Cons

Olympus Tough TG-850

Pros

  • noise performance of the TG-850 is very good
  • Shock and waterproof technology has improved over the years
  • folding screen definitely makes the TG-850 more versatile
  • The menu pad is easy to use and responsive
  • easy to control and has great grip underwater thanks
  • menu pad is easy to use and responsive
  • The zoom toggle is easy to control and has great grip underwater thanks
  • macro shots are impressive to say the least
  • making it easy to compare with other cameras
  • Colour and exposure is good
  • The screen is bright and clear and relatively easy to see in bright sunlight

Cons

  • no in-camera Wi-Fi connectivity
  • it moves the circuits usually found around each pixel onto the rear of the sensor
  • vignetting at wide-angle or full zoom
  • Noise overwhelms all areas of the photograph
  • the camera never slowed or faltered
  • TG-850 has a separate charger
  • rugged usually means feature-limited
  • Maximum aperture is also rather dim
  • mediocre sharpness and very poor low light performance
  • but has only a capacity of only 6 images
  • lack of WiFi and remote viewfinder options

Olympus Tough TG-850 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
6400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus Tough TG-850 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom5.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3.5
Maximum aperture3.5
Focal length equiv21 - 105
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Spot Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsyes
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Photography features
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 12
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Cuisine
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Underwater
  • Landscape
3D supportno
Manual settingsyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsPCM
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Dimensions
Weight7.69 oz
Width4.33 in
Height2.52 in
Depth1.09 in
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Power
Power source typeBattery
Battery life (CIPA)300
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
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Other features
GPSno
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
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Image
ISO
  • 125
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • Auto
ISO minimum125
ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
  • Underwater
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effects
  • Muted
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Display aspect ratio16:9
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Viewfinder
Screen
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MJPEG
Max resolution (highest frame rate)432 x 324
Max frame rate (highest resolution)60.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)240.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate60.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
Type of protection
  • Dirt resistant
  • Waterproof
  • Freeze-resistant
  • Shock protection
Environmentally sealedyes
Maximum operational depth10
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Storage
Internal storage37.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size128.0 GB
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Olympus Tough TG-850 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (13)

3.6
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Olympus Tough TG-850 Olympus TG-850 Digital Camera Review
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Published: 09.07.2014
Olympus TG-850 Digital Camera Review

Olympus brings a tough camera for those tough-to-get selfies.

Olympus Tough TG-850 Hands-on: Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 review
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Pocket-lint
Published: 29.01.2014
Hands-on: Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 review

Olympus is no stranger to the waterproof compact camera, and from what we've seen the Stylus Tough TG-850 not only looks to be its best effort yet, but

Olympus Tough TG-850 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 Waterproof Review
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 Waterproof Review
4.0

We review the waterproof Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850, the only waterproof camera with a tilting screen and an ultra wide-angle lens.

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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 Hands-On Preview

We go hands-on with the new Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 with "selfie" screen, and ultra wide-angle lens.

Olympus Tough TG-850 Review : Olympus Tough
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Review : Olympus Tough

I normally think of <b>Olympus</b> as a manufacturer of removable lens <b>cameras</b> which normally makes then larger than pocket size. Here a unit that will easily fit in a pocket and also one that can survive the odd drop or immersion in water.

Olympus Tough TG-850 Olympus TG-850 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 20.11.2014
Olympus TG-850 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Olympus TG-850 is a water, freeze, shock and dust proof compact camera with a 180-degree tilting LCD screen for easier selfies. The 16 megapixel TG-850 also offers 1080/60p HD movies, a 5x zoom lens starting at 21mm, and time-lapse interval shooting. Read our Olympus TG-850 review to find out what this all-action camera is capable of...

Olympus Tough TG-850 Review of the Olympus TG-850 'Tough' Waterproof Camera
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Digital Photography School
Published: 05.05.2014
Review of the Olympus TG-850 'Tough' Waterproof Camera
4.0

I’ve discovered a flexible companion for all weather action, adventure, and family fun. I’d been researching the ideal pocket-sized, waterproof, and shock-resistant camera to take to Hawaii for one of my Land and Sea Photography workshops. I’d compared every “tough” camera available online, but not one jumped out and said “Buy Me!” Besides the full […]

Olympus Tough TG-850 Olympus Stylus TG-850 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Olympus Stylus TG-850 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 07/28/2014 Quick TakeProsDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record

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Olympus TG-850 review
3.0

Introducing the selfie to the tough camera

Olympus Tough TG-850 Olympus TG-850 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 29.01.2014
Olympus TG-850 Review

Olympus TG-850 review, find out how the TG-850 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Olympus Tough TG-850 Review: Olympus Tough TG-850 | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia
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Published: 28.10.2014
Review: Olympus Tough TG-850 | LiveatPC.com - Home of PC.com Malaysia

Olympus goes splish and splash as it shows how underwater photography is really done. Byline: By Fazri Nuha PC.com Tested Labs, for a very long time, didn’t get to test outdoor gear very often. The last one we did had been a rugged notebook and, later on, a made-for-outdoor tablet device. Cameras are rarer but […]

Olympus Tough TG-850 Olympus Tough TG-850 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 17.06.2014
Olympus Tough TG-850 Review
4.0

The Olympus Tough TG-850 is a tough camera with a wide-angle lens that is a fine choice for photographers on a budget.

Olympus Tough TG-850 Olympus TG-850 iHS Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 29.01.2014
Olympus TG-850 iHS Review | Camera Decision
2.3

Olympus TG-850 iHS is a 16.0MP Waterproof camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized BSI-CMOS sensor and 21-105 mm F3.5-5.7 lens. Read our TG-850 iHS review to find its pros and cons.