Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH1
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2016
- Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-870 was brought out 6 years after the FH1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-870 scores versus the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic FH1
TG-870 | FH1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | January 2010 | Newer by 74 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus TG-870
FH1 | TG-870 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic FH1
TG-870 | FH1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-870 has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-870 against the FH1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-870 and FH1 is 91 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and FH1.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-870 to offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger TG-870 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2016-01-06 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VII | - |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 21-105mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-5.7 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) | 6.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE 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), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 lbs) | 163g (0.36 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $280 | $150 |