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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
79 Imaging
37 Features
65 Overall
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Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
36 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Launched November 2013
  • New Model is Olympus 1s
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar but the 1 (1/1.7") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The 1 was manufactured 5 months later than the TG-2 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1 grades against the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 1 TG-2 iHS 
Manually focus  Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k610kClearer display (+430k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Olympus 1

		

		

			
 TG-2 iHS 1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus 1 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

		

		

			
 1 TG-2 iHS 
AnnouncedNovember 2013June 2013Similar generation
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 versus the TG-2 iHS.
Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and TG-2 iHS is 79 and 91 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and TG-2 iHS.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The 1 has got the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.
	
			Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus 1 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
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 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
 offers face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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 provides face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus 1 Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
70
 screen tilts up and down
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 comes with touch to focus
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
61
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus 1 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery (410 shots)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect AF
40
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proof
 good battery power (350 CIPA)
 very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus 1 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography details
61
 great battery (410 shots)
 comes with touch to focus
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 very long zoom (300mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
 good battery power (350 per charge)
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus 1
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
49
 manual focus
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 great battery (410 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 good battery power (350 CIPA)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 no manual control
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic port
36
 fairly wide (25mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 does not have mic socket
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 1Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Launched 2013-11-25 2013-06-28
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
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 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology LCD OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual -
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 402 grams (0.89 lbs) 230 grams (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $380