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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax S1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax S1 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
  • Launched May 2012
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced March 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax S1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax S1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 15 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Pentax S1

 TG-1 iHS S1 
AnnouncedMay 2012March 2011Newer by 15 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution610k230kSharper screen (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S1 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax S1

 TG-1 iHS S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features outer 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 S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the S1.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and S1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and S1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Pentax S1 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent TG-1 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (14MP)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Pentax S1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (350 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography highlights
Pentax S1 Travel photography highlights
68
good battery life (350 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Pentax S1 Landscape photography details
46
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
good battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
42
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Pentax S1 Vlogging advice
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
28
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax S1
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPentax Optio S1
General Information
Company Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Pentax Optio S1
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-08 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 610k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lbs) 157 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $174