Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon P7700 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the P7700 (1/1.7") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The P7700 was unveiled 13 months later than the TG-1 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P7700 scores versus the TG-1 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7700 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7700 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P7700 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P7700 against the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the P7700 and TG-1 iHS is 82 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7700 and TG-1 iHS.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizing. The P7700 has the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh simpler. The newer P7700 provides an advantage in sensor tech.