Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX1

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony TX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the TX1 (10MP) is relatively close but the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and TX1 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was revealed 2 years later than the TX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-1 iHS grades against the TX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony TX1 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony TX1 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony TX1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the TX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and TX1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and TX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-1 iHS using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-1 iHS will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger TG-1 iHS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.