Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 21 months later than the TG-1 iHS which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the TG-1 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 has got outside dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus TG-1 iHS 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 use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the TG-1 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and TG-1 iHS is 60 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and TG-1 iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm S1 to offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.