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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

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

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
  • Revealed May 2012
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Olympus XZ-1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is very similar but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 16 months after the XZ-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the XZ-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 TG-1 iHS XZ-1 
ReleasedMay 2012January 2011Newer by 16 months

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

 XZ-1 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution614k610kCrisper display (+4k dot)

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

 TG-1 iHS XZ-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

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

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Olympus XZ-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the XZ-1.

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

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and XZ-1 is 91 and 88 respectively.

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

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

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and XZ-1.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger TG-1 iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography details
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography details
27
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
45
focusing manually
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
great battery life (320 shots)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography features
68
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
great battery life (320 CIPA)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (275g)
resolution not great (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-1
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (320 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging advice
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
31
quite wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (275g)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Olympus XZ-1
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSOlympus XZ-1
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Olympus XZ-1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI TruePic V
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 3664 x 2752
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 610k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lb) 275g (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life 350 shots 320 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $567