Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
- Introduced March 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-30 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-30 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the E-30 (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-30 was introduced 4 years prior to the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the E-30 grades vs the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-30 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-30 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
E-30 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus E-30
TG-1 iHS | E-30 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | March 2009 | Newer by 38 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 230k | Crisper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
E-30 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-30 features outside dimensions of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
See the Olympus E-30 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the E-30 against the TG-1 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-30 and TG-1 iHS is 60 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-30 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-30 includes the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF easier. The more aged E-30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Olympus E-30 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus E-30 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-03-24 | 2012-05-08 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 610k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | HyperCrystal II LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 98 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.56x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | - | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 695 grams (1.53 pounds) | 230 grams (0.51 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 530 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 750 images | 350 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLM-1 | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $1,299 | $399 |