Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FS12

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FS12, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the FS12 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 3 years after the FS12 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the FS12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys 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) while the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the FS12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and FS12 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and FS12.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you have to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The fresher TG-1 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.