Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-4

Here is a extended overview of the Olympus 1 versus Olympus TG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and TG-4 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 was introduced 16 months before the TG-4 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 matches up versus the TG-4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 1 and Olympus Tough TG-4. The whole galleries are available at Olympus 1 Gallery and Olympus TG-4 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1 has got exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Olympus 1 versus Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the 1 and the TG-4.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 1 and TG-4 is 79 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and TG-4.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus TG-4 will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older 1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.