Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VH-410

Below is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VH-410, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and VH-410 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 3 months prior to the VH-410 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the VH-410 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Olympus VH-410. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Olympus VH-410 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Olympus VH-410 has specifications of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus VH-410 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the VH-410.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and VH-410 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and VH-410.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus VH-410 to give you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.