Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Samsung TL350. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung TL350
TG-1 iHS | TL350 | |||
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Revealed | May 2012 | ![]() | February 2010 | More recent by 27 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL350 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
TL350 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 610k | Clearer display (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung TL350
TG-1 iHS | TL350 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL350 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Samsung TL350 | |
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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 |