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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GF1 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
  • Launched May 2012
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Updated by Panasonic GF2
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GF1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was released 2 years after the GF1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the GF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic GF1

 TG-1 iHS GF1 
IntroducedMay 2012October 2009Newer by 32 months
Display resolution610k460kClearer display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 GF1 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic GF1

 TG-1 iHS GF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GF1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the GF1.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and GF1 is 91 and 85 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and GF1.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The fresher TG-1 iHS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography advice
27
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic GF1 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic GF1
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
good battery (380 per charge)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery (350 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
good battery (380 per charge)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography highlights
46
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
60
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
good battery (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging features
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging features
36
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
25
features face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic GF1
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Type Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-05-08 2009-10-14
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI Venus Engine HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Total lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 pounds) 385g (0.85 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 513
Other
Battery life 350 images 380 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $399 $400