Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 3840 x 1920 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
- Announced June 2020
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Overview
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic G100
TG-1 iHS | G100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
G100 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Announced | June 2020 | May 2012 | More recent by 98 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1840k | 610k | Clearer display (+1230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic G100
TG-1 iHS | G100 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic G100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 |
Type | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-05-08 | 2020-06-24 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 610k dots | 1,840k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/500 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 352 gr (0.78 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 270 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $698 |