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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1

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

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-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
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released February 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Pentax WG-1, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the WG-1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 16 months later than the WG-1 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the WG-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 TG-1 iHS WG-1 
ReleasedMay 2012February 2011Fresher by 16 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

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

 WG-1 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus More precise focus

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

 TG-1 iHS WG-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Pentax WG-1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Pentax WG-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the WG-1.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and WG-1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

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

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and WG-1.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax WG-1 to give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher TG-1 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
Pentax WG-1 Portrait photography information
27
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Pentax WG-1
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
low fps (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
37
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-1
46
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Pentax WG-1
36
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax WG-1
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPentax Optio WG-1
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Pentax Optio WG-1
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2012-05-08 2011-02-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
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 photos 260 photos
Style 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 recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $350