Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic LZ40

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic LZ40, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and LZ40 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 20 months earlier than the LZ40 making 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 LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the LZ40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS comes with outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic LZ40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the LZ40.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and LZ40 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and LZ40.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ40 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.