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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LF1 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
  • Announced May 2012
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic LF1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively close but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 18 months earlier than the LF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-1 iHS matches up against the LF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic LF1

 TG-1 iHS LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 LF1 TG-1 iHS 
RevealedNovember 2013May 2012More recent by 18 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k610kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic LF1

 TG-1 iHS LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features 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) while the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the LF1.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and LF1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and LF1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The TG-1 iHS has the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The older TG-1 iHS will be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography factors
27
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic LF1 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography info
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery life (350 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
64
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography features
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
54
manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging advice
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
36
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic LF1
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-05-08 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
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
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 211
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $399 $500