Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-810
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Replacement is Olympus 1s
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched August 2011

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-810 Overview
Its time to look closer at the Olympus 1 and Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is very comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and TG-810 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

The 1 was launched 2 years later than the TG-810 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1 scores against the TG-810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-810 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Olympus TG-810. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus 1 Gallery and Olympus TG-810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus TG-810
1 | TG-810 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 28 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus 1
TG-810 | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Olympus TG-810
1 | TG-810 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 offers exterior dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus TG-810 has measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check the Olympus 1 and Olympus TG-810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the 1 versus the TG-810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and TG-810 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and TG-810.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-810 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher 1 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Olympus TG-810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Olympus TG-810 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-11-25 | 2011-08-16 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VI | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | LCD | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 lbs) | 215 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $700 | $428 |