Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony TX10

The following is a detailed review of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony TX10, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and TX10 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was introduced 9 months after the TX10 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the TX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Sony TX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-1 iHS provides outside 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 Sony TX10 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the TX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and TX10 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and TX10.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony TX10 to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer TG-1 iHS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.