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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus TG-1 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 - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Launched May 2012
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-320 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-320 was announced 3 months earlier than the TG-1 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-320 grades vs the TG-1 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 TG-320 TG-1 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus TG-320

 TG-1 iHS TG-320 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kClearer screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 TG-320 TG-1 iHS 
LaunchedJanuary 2012May 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-320 enjoys physical dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TG-320 versus the TG-1 iHS.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-320 and TG-1 iHS is 94 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-320 and TG-1 iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-320 to show more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography highlights
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition (155g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather sealing
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
great battery (350 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
46
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
great battery (350 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
36
decently wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Olympus TG-320 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Olympus TG-320Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus TG-320 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.1 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.80 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $399