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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 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
  • Revealed May 2012
Panasonic FX75
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic FX75

 TG-1 iHS FX75 
LaunchedMay 2012June 2010More recent by 24 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kClearer display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 FX75 TG-1 iHS 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FX75

 TG-1 iHS FX75 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography details
27
features face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
Panasonic FX75 Street photography details
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography factors
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography factors
68
great battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
67
supports touch focus
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography highlights
46
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
37
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FX75
36
pretty wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
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