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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced May 2012
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-4, both Waterproof cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 3 years prior to the TG-4 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the TG-4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus TG-4

 TG-1 iHS TG-4 
Screen resolution610k460kCrisper screen (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 TG-4 TG-1 iHS 
RevealedApril 2015May 2012More recent by 35 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus TG-4

 TG-1 iHS TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus TG-4 has specifications of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the TG-4.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and TG-4 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and TG-4.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-4 to show more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
27
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
47
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography info
Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (350 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
68
good battery life (350 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography info
46
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (380 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging factors
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus TG-4
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSOlympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Olympus Tough TG-4
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-05-08 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 247 gr (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 350 images 380 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $379