Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB700

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung WB700, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 17 months later than the WB700 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TG-1 iHS matches up vs the WB700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS enjoys physical 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) and the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the WB700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and WB700 is 91 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and WB700.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Samsung WB700 to render extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern TG-1 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.