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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
Panasonic G100
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic G100

 TG-1 iHS G100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 G100 TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedJune 2020May 2012More recent by 98 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k610kClearer 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 
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
Panasonic G100 Street photography details
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
78
fully articulated screen
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
56
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic G100 Travel photography features
68
good battery (350 per charge)
environment sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
78
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
46
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
36
fairly wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 1920 resolution)
includes external mic support
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic G100
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-G100
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