Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ150

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic FZ150, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the FZ150 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was released very close to the FZ150 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the FZ150 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides physical 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 FZ150 has specifications of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic FZ150 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the FZ150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and FZ150 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and FZ150.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you should always factor the production date of the products into consideration.