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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
47

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Replacement is Panasonic FZ300
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is relatively similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was revealed 2 months before the FZ200 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the FZ200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS FZ200 
Screen resolution610k460kClearer screen (+150k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

		

		

			
 FZ200 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS FZ200 
LaunchedMay 2012July 2012Similar age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Touch friendly screen  Lack of Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got outside 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 FZ200 has dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") along with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the FZ200.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and FZ200 is 91 and 65 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and FZ200.
As you can see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should always take the age  of the products into consideration.
	
			Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography features
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 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual mode
 external flash not possible
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
48
 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
 provides face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
Panasonic FZ200 Street photography info
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
57
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Sports photography camera
40
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery power (350 per charge)
 max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 low megapixels (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
46
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 good battery (540 CIPA)
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography highlights
68
 great battery power (350 shots)
 weather proof
 built-in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 no Time Lapse function
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
55
 good battery (540 shots)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 really wide (25mm)
 long reach (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (588 grams)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic FZ200 Landscape photography details
46
 really wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 great battery power (350 shots)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 no manual mode
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 no Time Lapse function
48
 focusing manually
 really wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW formats
 good battery (540 shots)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ200
36
 really wide (25mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no mic jack
63
 really wide (25mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 has external microphone jack
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than competition in class (588g)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FZ200
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-05-08 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine VII FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech - Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,312 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance - 13.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 588 grams (1.30 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 114
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 540 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $399 $499