Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-PL1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the E-PL1 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the E-PL1 (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The E-PL1 was manufactured 24 months before the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PL1 scores against the TG-1 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL1 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-PL1 has got outside measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") and a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-PL1 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PL1 and TG-1 iHS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL1 comes with the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more aged E-PL1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.