Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-610

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus 1s and Olympus TG-610, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the TG-610 (14MP) is fairly close but the 1s (1/1.7") and TG-610 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The 1s was manufactured 4 years later than the TG-610 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the 1s scores vs the TG-610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s and Olympus TG-610. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus 1s Gallery and Olympus TG-610 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1s enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus TG-610 has dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus 1s and Olympus TG-610 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1s compared to the TG-610.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and TG-610 is 79 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and TG-610.

To sum up, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 1s due to its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Olympus TG-610 will render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer 1s provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.