Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic GM1

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic GM1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 19 months before the GM1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the GM1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the GM1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and GM1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and GM1.

All in all, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic GM1 will result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.