Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 515g - 130 x 94 x 60mm
- Announced August 2009
(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
- Released May 2012
Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-600 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the E-600 (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-600 was released 3 years before the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-600 being a Compact SLR camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the E-600 grades against the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus E-600 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Olympus E-600 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-600 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
E-600 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus E-600
TG-1 iHS | E-600 | |||
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Released | May 2012 | August 2009 | More recent by 32 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 610k | 230k | Sharper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus E-600 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
E-600 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-600 has external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and 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).
Compare the Olympus E-600 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the E-600 compared to the TG-1 iHS.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the E-600 and TG-1 iHS is 71 and 91 respectively.
Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-600 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The E-600 contains the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The older E-600 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-600 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Olympus E-600 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus E-600 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-08-30 | 2012-05-08 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 7 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/2.0-4.9 |
Number of lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | HyperCrystal LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.48x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Fill-in, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 515 gr (1.14 lbs) | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 60mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.4") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 541 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 350 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-1 | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $399 |