Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 13 months prior to the TG-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the TG-2 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outer dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus TG-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the TG-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and TG-2 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really take the production date of the cameras into account. The older TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.