Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-72mm (F1.8-2.4) lens
- 386g - 114 x 63 x 29mm
- Announced July 2010
- Additionally referred to as EX1
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the TL500 (10MP) is fairly close but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe TG-1 iHS was unveiled 23 months after the TL500 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Samsung TL500. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Samsung TL500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung TL500
TG-1 iHS | TL500 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
TL500 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 614k | 610k | Clearer display (+4k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung TL500
TG-1 iHS | TL500 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Touch display | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features external measurements 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 TL500 has sizing of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the TL500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and TL500.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh trickier and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger TG-1 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Samsung TL500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Samsung |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Samsung TL500 |
Also called as | - | EX1 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-05-08 | 2010-07-09 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/1.8-2.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 610k dot | 614k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.20 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow syncro, Manual |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 230 gr (0.51 lbs) | 386 gr (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 114 x 63 x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 40 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.1 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 129 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 pictures | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI90B | SLB-07A |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (10 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC, internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $399 | $527 |