Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus 1 and 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 1 (12MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched but the 1 (1/1.7") and TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The 1 was announced 19 months after the TG-1 iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the 1 matches up against the TG-1 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus 1 has got physical dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has specifications of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

See the Olympus 1 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and TG-1 iHS is 79 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The 1 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The younger 1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.