Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax W60
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax W60 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 165g - 98 x 56 x 25mm
- Launched July 2009

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax W60 Overview
Below is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax W60, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the W60 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-1 iHS was announced 2 years later than the W60 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax W60 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Pentax Optio W60. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Pentax W60
TG-1 iHS | W60 | |||
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Launched | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 35 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax W60 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
W60 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax W60
TG-1 iHS | W60 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax W60 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the W60.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and W60 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax W60 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and W60.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-1 iHS to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax W60 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax W60 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Pentax Optio W60 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Pentax |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Pentax Optio W60 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-05-08 | 2009-07-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 50 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | 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 distance | - | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Display resolution | 610 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.90 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Soft, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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, 15fps, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 30/15 fps |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 165 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 98 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI90B | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $399 | $300 |