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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
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Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Updated by Olympus 1s
Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
  • Released May 2012
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 1 TG-1 iHS 
ReleasedNovember 2013May 2012Newer by 19 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k610kClearer screen (+430k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus 1

 TG-1 iHS 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 1 TG-1 iHS 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

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

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus 1
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
49
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
27
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus 1
Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
44
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery (410 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
61
great battery (410 CIPA)
supports touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
great battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
great battery (410 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
46
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
32
quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
36
quite wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 1Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2013-11-25 2012-05-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 402 gr (0.89 lbs) 230 gr (0.51 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $700 $399