Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011
(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
- Introduced May 2012
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-11 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SZ-11 was announced 9 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SZ-11 scores vs the TG-1 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
SZ-11 | TG-1 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus SZ-11
TG-1 iHS | SZ-11 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | July 2011 | Newer by 9 months | |
Screen resolution | 610k | 460k | Clearer screen (+150k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
SZ-11 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-11 offers external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-11 vs the TG-1 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and TG-1 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-11 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-11 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-11 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus SZ-11 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2011-07-27 | 2012-05-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 610k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lbs) | 230g (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 pictures | 350 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $253 | $399 |