Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FX90

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.

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.

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).

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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.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and FX90 is 91 and 95 respectively.

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.