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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH25 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
  • Announced May 2012
Panasonic FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic FH25, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and FH25 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 17 months after the FH25 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the FH25 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic FH25

 TG-1 iHS FH25 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011More modern by 17 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 FH25 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FH25

 TG-1 iHS FH25 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FH25 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic FH25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the FH25.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and FH25 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and FH25.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH25 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Portrait photography camera
27
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Panasonic FH25 Sports photography info
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic FH25
68
good battery power (350 CIPA)
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH25 as a Landscape photography camera
46
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery power (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging features
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS35
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Venus Engine 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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lb) 159 grams (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $399 $180