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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
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
  • Announced May 2012
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was released 3 years before the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S1000pj matches up vs the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S1000pj TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Nikon S1000pj

 TG-1 iHS S1000pj 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2009Newer by 33 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S1000pj TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj comes with physical dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the S1000pj against the TG-1 iHS.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specs. The picture below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and TG-1 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you should consider the age of the cameras into account. The more aged S1000pj will be behind in sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Street photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
great battery (350 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography features
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pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
46
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
great battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S1000pj
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-04 2012-05-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 610 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI90B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $289 $399