Clicky

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP5

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic FP5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 17 months after the FP5 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the FP5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic FP5

 TG-1 iHS FP5 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 17 months
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 FP5 TG-1 iHS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FP5

 TG-1 iHS FP5 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP5 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic FP5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the FP5.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and FP5 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and FP5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP5 to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP5
27
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (260 shots)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography info
68
good battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
great battery power (260 per charge)
provides focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography details
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
40
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
great battery power (260 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FP5
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
30
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FP5
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Released 2012-05-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Touch Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.90 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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) 141 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 images 260 images
Form of battery Battery Pack 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, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $199