Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ100

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FZ100, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the FZ100 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was released 22 months after the FZ100 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the FZ100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FZ100 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers physical 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 FZ100 has measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FZ100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the FZ100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and FZ100 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and FZ100.

To sum up, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FZ100 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent TG-1 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.