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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2008
  • Older Model is Olympus E-510
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
  • Revealed May 2012
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Olympus. The resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is fairly close but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The E-520 was revealed 4 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-520 grades against the TG-1 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 E-520 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus E-520

 TG-1 iHS E-520 
RevealedMay 2012August 2008Newer by 45 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 E-520 TG-1 iHS 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-520 enjoys external dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-520 and the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and TG-1 iHS is 68 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-520 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged E-520 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-520 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
59
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (10MP)
27
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 Street photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-520 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good battery life (650 per charge)
has phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low MP (10 megapixels)
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-520 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
52
good battery life (650 per charge)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
68
good battery life (350 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-520
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
58
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (650 shots)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (10MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
46
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-520 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging details
9
no video shooting
36
rather wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus E-520 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus E-520Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-520 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2008-08-20 2012-05-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552g (1.22 lbs) 230g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 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 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 548 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card -
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $399