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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
54
Imaging
61
Features
93
Overall
73
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Introduced January 2019
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Announced May 2012
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Below, we are comparing the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1X was announced 6 years after the TG-1 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-M1X matches up vs the TG-1 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 E-M1X TG-1 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019May 2012Newer by 82 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1037k610kSharper display (+427k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus E-M1X

 TG-1 iHS E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 E-M1X TG-1 iHS 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1X features physical measurements of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the E-M1X and the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1X and TG-1 iHS is 54 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M1X and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1X with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus E-M1X will resolve greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer E-M1X should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
27
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography details
67
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (997 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography highlights
80
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (870 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (350 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography information
68
great battery life (870 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (997 grams)
68
good battery (350 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (870 per charge)
has double storage slots
46
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Vlogging information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
68
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
heavier than competition (997g)
36
fairly wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2019-01-24 2012-05-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic VIII TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 121 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), manual -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 lb) 230g (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 870 images 350 images
Form of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Battery model - LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Card slots Two 1
Price at launch $2,999 $399