Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX70

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 4 months after the WX70 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the TG-1 iHS matches up versus the WX70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers exterior 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) and the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony WX70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-1 iHS against the WX70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and WX70 is 91 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and WX70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony WX70 to result in extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.