Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX700

Following is a extensive review of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic FX700, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the FX700 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 22 months after the FX700 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the FX700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FX700 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX700 has dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic FX700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the FX700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and FX700 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and FX700.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX700 to resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS should have an advantage in sensor technology.