Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-320

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus 1s versus Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is pretty similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and TG-320 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The 1s was manufactured 3 years later than the TG-320 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 1s scores versus the TG-320 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s and Olympus TG-320. The entire galleries are available at Olympus 1s Gallery and Olympus TG-320 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1s has external measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 1s versus Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the 1s versus the TG-320.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the 1s and TG-320 is 79 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1s and TG-320.

As you can see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1s due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus TG-320 will offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The fresher 1s will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.