Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FS7

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FS7, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the FS7 (10MP) is very close but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and FS7 (1/2.5") use different sensor size.

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 3 years after the FS7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the FS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FS7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with physical 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 FS7 has sizing of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FS7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the FS7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and FS7 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and FS7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.