Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony WX80

Below is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony WX80, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 8 months earlier than the WX80 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS features outer measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-1 iHS versus Sony WX80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the WX80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and WX80 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-1 iHS and WX80.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony WX80 to offer you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.