Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was manufactured 24 months after the TG-1 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SH-1 grades versus the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SH-1 comes with outer dimensions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SH-1 versus the TG-1 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and TG-1 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SH-1 and TG-1 iHS.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-1 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent SH-1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.