Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic FH1

The following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-6 versus Panasonic FH1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-6 (12MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-6 was manufactured 9 years after the FH1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-6 matches up vs the FH1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-6 Gallery & Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-6 and the FH1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and FH1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of files however you need to factor the age of the cameras into account. The newer TG-6 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.