Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FH8

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FH8, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 4 months after the FH8 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the FH8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH8 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features outer measurements 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 FH8 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FH8 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the FH8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and FH8 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and FH8.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.