Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST80

Here, we will be evaluating the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung ST80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 2 years after the ST80 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers physical 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 Samsung ST80 has sizing of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the ST80.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and ST80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specs. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and ST80.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST80 to offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.