Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon D30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The D30 was unveiled 22 months after the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the D30 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Canon D30 features external measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D30 versus the TG-1 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger D30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.