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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
86
Imaging
47
Features
43
Overall
45
Olympus PEN E-PL1s front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-PL1s
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 334g - 115 x 72 x 42mm
  • Released November 2010
  • Replaced the Olympus E-PL1
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PL2
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL1s (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The E-PL1s was brought out 17 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the E-PL1s scores against the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL1s over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 E-PL1s TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus E-PL1s

 TG-1 iHS E-PL1s 
ReleasedMay 2012November 2010Newer by 17 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 E-PL1s TG-1 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys outer measurements of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL1s compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and TG-1 iHS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL1s and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The E-PL1s contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged E-PL1s is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography advice
60
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
27
comes with face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Street photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
74
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Sports photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-PL1s
Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
51
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery (290 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
terrible battery (290 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
46
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PL1s Vlogging information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
29
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
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Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus PEN E-PL1sOlympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-PL1s Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2010-11-16 2012-05-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Truepic V 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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/2.0-4.9
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology HyperCrystal LCD AR (Anti-Reflective) coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 334 gr (0.74 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 115 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-1 LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC -
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $599 $399