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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Samsung TL500 front
Portability
88
Imaging
34
Features
54
Overall
42

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500 Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(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
Samsung TL500
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung TL500

 TG-1 iHS TL500 
AnnouncedMay 2012July 2010Newer by 23 months

Reasons to pick Samsung TL500 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 TL500 TG-1 iHS 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution614k610kClearer display (+4k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung TL500

 TG-1 iHS TL500 
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography info
Samsung TL500 Portrait photography info
27
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
40
has manual focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Street photography advice
Samsung TL500 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average (386 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography highlights
Samsung TL500 Sports photography highlights
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
max fps low (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography details
Samsung TL500 Travel photography details
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
64
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (386g)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Landscape photography with Samsung TL500
46
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
52
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Vlogging with Samsung TL500
36
pretty wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
64
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
heavier than average (386 grams)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung TL500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung TL500
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSSamsung TL500
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