Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Refreshed by Panasonic G2

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the G1 (12MP) is very well matched but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and G1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizes.

The TG-1 iHS was unveiled 3 years later than the G1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the G1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic G1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic G1
TG-1 iHS | G1 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 41 months |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
G1 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic G1
TG-1 iHS | G1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display dimensions |
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with exterior 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 G1 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the G1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and G1 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and G1.
To sum up, each of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS offers the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher. The more recent TG-1 iHS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 |
Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-05-08 | 2009-01-19 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
Total lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 610 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 10.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | - |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) | 360 grams (0.79 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 53 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 463 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | 330 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | - | SD/MMC/SDHC card |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $0 |