Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH1
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Launched May 2017
- Replaced the Olympus TG-4
- Renewed by Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Announced January 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
The following is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-5 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-5 was introduced 7 years after the FH1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-5 scores vs the FH1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-5 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic FH1
TG-5 | FH1 | |||
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Announced | May 2017 | January 2010 | Newer by 90 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus TG-5
FH1 | TG-5 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic FH1
TG-5 | FH1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-5 has outer measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 against the FH1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and FH1 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-5 and FH1.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2017-05-17 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VIII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 25 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 250 grams (0.55 lb) | 163 grams (0.36 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 340 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $449 | $150 |