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Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
66
Overall
49
Olympus Stylus 1s front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 1s
(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
  • Old Model is Olympus 1
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Photography Glossary

Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus 1s versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the 1s (1/1.7") and TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1s was released 22 months later than the TG-2 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1s scores vs the TG-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 1s TG-2 iHS 
RevealedApril 2015June 2013More recent by 22 months
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k610kClearer screen (+430k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 TG-2 iHS 1s 

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

 1s TG-2 iHS 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s has physical 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) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 1s versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the 1s vs the TG-2 iHS.

Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1s and TG-2 iHS is 79 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1s and TG-2 iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The 1s features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more modern 1s will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1s Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography information
46
focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
27
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1s Street photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography advice
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
comes with focus via touch
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus 1s
Sports photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
good battery (450 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
64
good battery (450 shots)
comes with focus via touch
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (300mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good battery pack (350 per charge)
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1s as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
53
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (450 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
46
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
good battery pack (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not available
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1s
Vlogging with Olympus TG-2 iHS
32
quite wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
36
quite wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1s and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 1sOlympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 1s Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2015-04-13 2013-06-28
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 610 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.30 m (at ISO 1600) -
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 grams (0.89 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical 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 Overall 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 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-50 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $699 $380