Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

The following is a complete overview of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was manufactured 14 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the TG-1 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the TG-1 iHS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and TG-1 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and TG-1 iHS.

As you have seen, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.