Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G9
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
- Revealed November 2017
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic G9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and G9 (20MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and G9 (Four Thirds) use different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-1 iHS was released 6 years earlier than the G9 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the G9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-G9. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic G9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic G9
TG-1 iHS | G9 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
G9 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Revealed | November 2017 | May 2012 | More recent by 67 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 610k | Sharper screen (+430k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic G9
TG-1 iHS | G9 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got external dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic G9 has measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic G9 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the G9.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and G9 is 91 and 62 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and G9.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-1 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic G9 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G9 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 |
Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-05-08 | 2017-11-08 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.83x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 20.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash options | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 658 gr (1.45 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 350 pictures | 400 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI90B | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | Dual |
Launch price | $399 | $1,500 |