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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
  • Released May 2012
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FH1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly similar and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-1 iHS was released 2 years later than the FH1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the FH1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic FH1

 TG-1 iHS FH1 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2010Fresher by 29 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 FH1 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FH1

 TG-1 iHS FH1 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. 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) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FH1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the FH1.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and FH1 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and FH1.

All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images though you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-1 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
27
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
Panasonic FH1 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
46
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging highlights
36
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 163g (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $399 $150