Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 395g - 116 x 77 x 48mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Old Model is Nikon P7000
- Replacement is Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Launched May 2012

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very comparable but the P7100 (1/1.7") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

The P7100 was brought out 2 months prior to the TG-1 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the P7100 matches up versus the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
P7100 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 610k | Clearer display (+311k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon P7100
TG-1 iHS | P7100 |
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Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
P7100 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2012 | Same generation |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7100 provides exterior dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") along with a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the P7100 and the TG-1 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7100 and TG-1 iHS is 82 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The visual here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and TG-1 iHS.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7100 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix P7100 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-02-20 | 2012-05-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 99 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | - |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD monitor with anti- reflection coating and 5-level brightness adjustment | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 80 percent | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.3 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual, Slow sync, Rear curtain flash | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 395g (0.87 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 77 x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 165 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 350 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 second delay) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $750 | $399 |