Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax RZ18

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Pentax RZ18, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 8 months after the RZ18 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the RZ18 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got exterior dimensions 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 Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Pentax RZ18 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the RZ18.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and RZ18 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out specs. The pic here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and RZ18.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Pentax RZ18 to produce more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent TG-1 iHS will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.