Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic G100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and G100 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and G100 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 9 years earlier than the G100 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the G100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DC-G100. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic G100 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G100 has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the G100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and G100 is 91 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and G100.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-1 iHS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic G100 will deliver greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.