Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FH1

The following is a complete review of the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 5 years after the FH1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-4 grades against the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 enjoys external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the TG-4 vs the FH1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and FH1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and FH1.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.