Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90
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![Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS/Olympus-TG-1-iHS-front.jpg)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 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
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic FX90, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The TG-1 iHS was released 9 months later than the FX90 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic FX90
TG-1 iHS | FX90 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 9 months |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
FX90 | TG-1 iHS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FX90
TG-1 iHS | FX90 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the FX90.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and FX90 is 91 and 95 respectively.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and FX90.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher TG-1 iHS should have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-Tough-TG-1-iHS-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FX90-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-05-08 | 2011-08-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 610 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 200 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $399 | $227 |