Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-810

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.