Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic FH1

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.