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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
40 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93 Imaging
40 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Introduced May 2012
Panasonic SZ10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
  • Introduced January 2015
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 3 years earlier than the SZ10 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the SZ10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic SZ10

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS SZ10 
Display resolution610k460kCrisper display (+150k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

		

		

			
 SZ10 TG-1 iHS 
IntroducedJanuary 2015May 2012Newer by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic SZ10

		

		

			
 TG-1 iHS SZ10 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lacking Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the SZ10.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and SZ10 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and SZ10.
All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ10 to offer more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography details
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 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
35
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 has face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
Panasonic SZ10 Street photography details
61
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
70
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average (177g)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (350 shots)
 max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
34
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (200 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic SZ10 as a Travel photography camera
68
 better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 no Timelapse function
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 screen is not selfie friendly
67
 lighter than average (177g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 great reach (288mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low battery pack (200 CIPA)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography information
46
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 no Timelapse function
41
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 low battery pack (200 per charge)
 missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging advice
36
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 no microphone jack
32
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 lighter than average (177g)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing microphone port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic SZ10
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-05-08 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-288mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.4 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance - 5.20 m
Flash options - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 177 grams (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $399 $200