Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 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
- Announced May 2012
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
- Announced September 2011

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Overview
The following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung WB750, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The TG-1 iHS was announced 9 months after the WB750 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the WB750 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Samsung WB750. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Samsung WB750 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Samsung WB750
TG-1 iHS | WB750 | |||
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Announced | May 2012 | ![]() | September 2011 | Newer by 9 months |
Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+150k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
WB750 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focus |
Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Samsung WB750
TG-1 iHS | WB750 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features external measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Samsung WB750 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the WB750.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and WB750 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and WB750.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Samsung WB750 to give extra detail with its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger TG-1 iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Samsung WB750 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Samsung |
Model | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | Samsung WB750 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-05-08 | 2011-09-01 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4096 x 3072 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 24-432mm (18.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 610 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | - | On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 gr (0.51 lbs) | 193 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI90B | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 and 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $399 | $339 |