Olympus E-P1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus E-P1 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The E-P1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the E-P1 matches up vs the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P1 has got physical measurements of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-P1 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-P1 against the TG-1 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P1 and TG-1 iHS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-P1 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The E-P1 includes the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The older E-P1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.