Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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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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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | November 2013 |  | May 2012 | Newer by 19 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 610k | Clearer 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 size | 3" |  | 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.
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 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.
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
| Olympus Stylus 1 | Olympus 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 |