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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
60
Imaging
46
Features
54
Overall
49
Olympus E-30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-30
(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
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 E-30 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus E-30

 TG-1 iHS E-30 
AnnouncedMay 2012March 2009Newer by 38 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-30 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 E-30 TG-1 iHS 
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).

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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.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-30
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
59
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
27
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
72
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
51
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (750 shots)
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-30 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
49
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (750 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
68
good battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-30 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
52
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery power (750 shots)
missing Timelapse function
46
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery pack (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
18
no video
36
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Olympus E-30 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-30 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus E-30Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
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