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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic L10

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2012
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced December 2007
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic L10 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic L10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the L10 (10MP) is fairly close but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 4 years after the L10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the L10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic L10

 TG-1 iHS L10 
AnnouncedMay 2012December 2007Newer by 54 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution610k207kSharper display (+403k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 L10 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic L10

 TG-1 iHS L10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic L10 in our completely new 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 working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the L10.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and L10 is 91 and 66 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and L10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will provide you with more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography details
26
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
Panasonic L10 Street photography advice
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (556 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic L10 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
42
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic L10
68
good battery pack (350 shots)
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
51
lighter than competition (556 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Landscape photography camera
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
49
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic L10 Vlogging highlights
35
rather wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
missing microphone port
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic L10
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Class Waterproof Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-05-08 2007-12-14
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 3
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Amount of lenses - 45
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 610 thousand dots 207 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 11.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 556g (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 55
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 429
Other
Battery life 350 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Retail cost $399 $350