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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W 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
  • Announced May 2012
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is WB600
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung HZ30W, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 2 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the HZ30W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung HZ30W

 TG-1 iHS HZ30W 
RevealedMay 2012January 2010More modern by 28 months
Display resolution610k230kSharper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 HZ30W TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung HZ30W

 TG-1 iHS HZ30W 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features external 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 Samsung HZ30W has sizing of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the HZ30W.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and HZ30W.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent TG-1 iHS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ30W
27
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
29
focusing manually
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography details
Samsung HZ30W Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
excellent zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography info
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
weather proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than competition (245 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography factors
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
43
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging highlights
Samsung HZ30W Vlogging highlights
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung HZ30W
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-08 2010-01-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 16s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 pounds) 245 gr (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI90B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $399 $280