Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
- Released January 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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-610 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus TG-610 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-610 (14MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TG-610 was manufactured 16 months before the TG-1 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-610 matches up against the TG-1 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-610 and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-610 Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
| TG-610 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 610k | Crisper display (+310k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus TG-610
| TG-1 iHS | TG-610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2012 |  | January 2011 | Newer by 16 months |
Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
| TG-610 | TG-1 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys outside dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-610 versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-610 against the TG-1 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and TG-1 iHS is 93 and 91 respectively.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and TG-1 iHS.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-610 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 will be behind in sensor innovation.
Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-610 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
| Olympus TG-610 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Olympus |
| Model | Olympus TG-610 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
| Class | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Released | 2011-01-06 | 2012-05-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 610k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.20 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 190g (0.42 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
| 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 | 210 shots | 350 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | LI90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $223 | $399 |