Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony HX80

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony HX80, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 4 years before the HX80 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the HX80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers outside dimensions 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 Sony HX80 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony HX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the HX80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and HX80 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and HX80.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to resolve extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.