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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1 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
  • Announced May 2012
Panasonic G1
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic G1

 TG-1 iHS G1 
IntroducedMay 2012January 2009Fresher by 41 months
Display resolution610k460kCrisper display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 G1 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic G1

 TG-1 iHS G1 
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G1 Portrait photography factors
26
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G1 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Panasonic G1 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (350 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
low fps (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic G1
68
great battery (350 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic G1 Landscape photography details
46
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging details
Panasonic G1 Vlogging details
35
fairly wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
18
no video shooting
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic G1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic G1
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-G1
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