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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL320

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung TL320 front
Portability
98
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL320 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
  • Launched May 2012
Samsung TL320
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • n/ag - 97 x 61 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Alternative Name is WB1000
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL320 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung TL320, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the TL320 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was brought out 3 years after the TL320 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung TL320 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the TL320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung TL320

 TG-1 iHS TL320 
RevealedMay 2012February 2009Newer by 39 months
Display resolution610k460kSharper display (+150k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung TL320 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 TL320 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung TL320

 TG-1 iHS TL320 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got outer 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) whilst the Samsung TL320 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung TL320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the TL320.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL320 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and TL320 is 91 and 98 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL320 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and TL320.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The newer TG-1 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL320 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
has manual focus
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Samsung TL320 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography features
Samsung TL320 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography information
Samsung TL320 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
59
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
Samsung TL320 Landscape photography info
46
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
43
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging details
Samsung TL320 Vlogging details
36
relatively wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
31
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung TL320
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung TL320
General Information
Make Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung TL320
Also Known as - WB1000
Class Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-05-08 2009-02-23
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-5.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 610k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
External flash
AEB
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, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 230 gr (0.51 lb) -
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 97 x 61 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 pictures -
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 feature
Storage type - SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $380