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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung TL350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
47
Overall
38

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350 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 TL350
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.8) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB2000
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung TL350, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 2 years later than the TL350 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the TL350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung TL350

 TG-1 iHS TL350 
RevealedMay 2012February 2010More recent by 27 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 TL350 TG-1 iHS 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display resolution920k610kClearer display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung TL350

 TG-1 iHS TL350 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys physical measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has specifications of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung TL350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the TL350.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and TL350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and TL350.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-1 iHS to produce extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger TG-1 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung TL350 as a Portrait photography camera
27
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
has manual focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography factors
Samsung TL350 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Sports photography with Samsung TL350
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography factors
Samsung TL350 Travel photography factors
68
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
60
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
low MP (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL350
46
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
50
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging info
Samsung TL350 Vlogging info
36
really wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung TL350
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung TL350
General Information
Company Olympus Samsung
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Samsung TL350
Also called as - WB2000
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-05-08 2010-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.4-5.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 610 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.20 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 608 x 342 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 138 x 78 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 grams (0.51 lbs) 195 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model LI90B SLB-11A
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $400