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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
82
Imaging
35
Features
55
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7100 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Nikon P7100
(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
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7100 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 P7100 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k610kClearer display (+311k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon P7100

 TG-1 iHS P7100 

Common features in the Nikon P7100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 P7100 TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012May 2012Same generation
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7100 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography factors
45
focusing manually
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
27
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7100
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (395 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7100 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography highlights
38
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
slow fps (1.3 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery life (350 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
more heavy than competition in class (395g)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P7100
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
52
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7100 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
does have microphone support
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competition in class (395 grams)
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon P7100 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7100 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix P7100Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
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