Olympus SH-1 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and TG-2 iHS (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was announced 10 months later than the TG-2 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SH-1 matches up versus the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus SH-1 and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SH-1 Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 enjoys external measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Olympus SH-1 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SH-1 compared to the TG-2 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SH-1 and TG-2 iHS is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SH-1 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SH-1 to resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer SH-1 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.