Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed May 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Launched June 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe TG-1 iHS was brought out 24 months later than the FX75 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the FX75 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic FX75
TG-1 iHS | FX75 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | June 2010 | More recent by 24 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Clearer display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
FX75 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FX75
TG-1 iHS | FX75 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has exterior measurements 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 FX75 has proportions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the FX75.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and FX75 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and FX75.
Clearly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX75 to give you greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FX70 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-05-08 | 2010-06-01 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine HD II |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
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 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.2-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 610 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.40 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) | 165 grams (0.36 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $399 | $139 |