Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic FZ300

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FZ300, one is 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 FZ300 (12MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 4 years earlier than the FZ300 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the FZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FZ300 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ300 has dimensions of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic FZ300 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the FZ300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and FZ300 is 91 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and FZ300.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.