Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH27

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH27, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 17 months after the FH27 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH27 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the FH27.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and FH27 is 91 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and FH27.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH27 to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.