Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-610
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Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-610 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 April 2015
- Replaced the Olympus 1
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched January 2011

Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-610 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-610 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1s over the Olympus TG-610
1s | TG-610 | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 52 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus 1s
TG-610 | 1s |
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Common features in the Olympus 1s and Olympus TG-610
1s | TG-610 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-610 Physical Comparison
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.

Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-610 Sensor Comparison
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.

Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-610 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-610 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1s | Olympus TG-610 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1s | Olympus TG-610 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2015-04-13 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) | 4.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 grams (0.89 pounds) | 190 grams (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 450 shots | 210 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-50 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $699 | $223 |