Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GH5S
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GH5S 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
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
- Released January 2018
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GH5S Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GH5S, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the GH5S (10MP) is very comparable but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and GH5S (Four Thirds) boast different sensor sizing.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-1 iHS was unveiled 6 years prior to the GH5S and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the GH5S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GH5S Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GH5S Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic GH5S
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Released | January 2018 | May 2012 | More recent by 69 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 610k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic GH5S
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GH5S Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic GH5S has measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GH5S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the GH5S.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and GH5S is 91 and 62 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GH5S Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and GH5S.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-1 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GH5S Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S |
Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-05-08 | 2018-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine 10 |
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 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3680 x 2760 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Display resolution | 610 thousand dots | 1,620 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 3,680 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.76x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 4096x2160 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.1 |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 pounds) | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") |
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 | 440 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI90B | DMW-BLF19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Price at launch | $399 | $2,498 |