Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Let's look closer at the Olympus E-1 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-1 was launched 9 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-1 grades against the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-1 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 provides outside measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Olympus E-1 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the E-1 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and TG-1 iHS is 59 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older E-1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.