Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic TS10

Following is a complete comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 2 years after the TS10 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the TS10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got exterior 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 TS10 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Panasonic TS10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the TS10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and TS10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and TS10.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to result in extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger TG-1 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.