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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
33
Features
27
Overall
30

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W 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
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as WB500
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the HZ10W (10MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 3 years after the HZ10W which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-1 iHS grades vs the HZ10W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung HZ10W

 TG-1 iHS HZ10W 
ReleasedMay 2012May 2009More modern by 37 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 HZ10W TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung HZ10W

 TG-1 iHS HZ10W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the HZ10W.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The image underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-1 iHS to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
27
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
31
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
68
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (249g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography highlights
46
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
35
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging advice
Samsung HZ10W Vlogging advice
36
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition in class (249 grams)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung HZ10W
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung HZ10W
Also called - WB500
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-05-08 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2432
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 610k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 230g (0.51 lb) 249g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $399 $300