Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Pentax X70

The following is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax X70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the X70 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 3 years after the X70 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the X70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Pentax X70. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outside 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 X70 has dimensions of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Pentax X70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the X70.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and X70 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and X70.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern TG-1 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.