Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic F5
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic F5 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)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
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Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic F5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe TG-1 iHS was introduced 8 months prior to the F5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the F5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic F5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic F5
| TG-1 iHS | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| F5 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | May 2012 | Fresher by 8 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic F5
| TG-1 iHS | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with outer 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) whilst the Panasonic F5 has dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the F5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and F5 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and F5.
All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic F5 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be behind in sensor tech.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-05-08 | 2013-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic VI | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 610 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.70 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230g (0.51 lbs) | 121g (0.27 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | 250 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI90B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $399 | $100 |