Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ8
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ8 Key Specs
(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
- Launched May 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2014
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Lets look a bit more closely at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic SZ8, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-1 iHS was released 20 months earlier than the SZ8 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the SZ8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic SZ8
| TG-1 iHS | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 610k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| SZ8 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2014 |  | May 2012 | More recent by 20 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic SZ8
| TG-1 iHS | SZ8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Absent Touch screen |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ8 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the SZ8.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and SZ8 is 91 and 94 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and SZ8.
As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ8 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2012-05-08 | 2014-01-06 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine |
| 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 610 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.20 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) | 159 grams (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 200 shots |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI90B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $399 | $275 |