Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic G1

The following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic G1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-820 iHS was introduced 3 years after the G1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the G1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-820 iHS enjoys physical dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic G1 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic G1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the G1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-820 iHS and G1 is 92 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-820 iHS and G1.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TG-820 iHS comes with the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF harder. The more modern TG-820 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.