Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was manufactured 16 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SP-610UZ grades against the TG-1 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SP-610UZ and the TG-1 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and TG-1 iHS is 79 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SP-610UZ and TG-1 iHS.

All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-610UZ to show extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.