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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GH1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GH1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH2
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GH1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic GH1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and GH1 (12MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and GH1 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TG-4 was introduced 5 years after the GH1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-4 grades versus the GH1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic GH1

 TG-4 GH1 
AnnouncedApril 2015July 2009Newer by 71 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Olympus TG-4

 GH1 TG-4 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic GH1

 TG-4 GH1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GH1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 has got external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic GH1 has proportions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic GH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 against the GH1.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GH1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and GH1 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GH1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and GH1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-4 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Olympus TG-4 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent TG-4 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography features
46
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
Panasonic GH1 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (247g)
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GH1 Sports photography factors
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
32
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GH1 Travel photography advice
74
better than average battery power (380 shots)
environment proof
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
58
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (320 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Panasonic GH1
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
55
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
low battery pack (320 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
Panasonic GH1 Vlogging information
34
relatively wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than average in class (247 grams)
72
selfie friendly screen
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic GH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic GH1
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1
Category Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-04-13 2009-07-10
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine HD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 18.89 x 14.48mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 273.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 10.50 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 385 grams (0.85 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 772
Other
Battery life 380 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $379 $949