Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Sony A68

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A68, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and A68 (24MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and A68 (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 4 years earlier than the A68 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony A68 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the A68 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Sony SLT-A68. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Sony A68 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got outside measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony A68 has measurements of 143mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 610 grams (1.34 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Sony A68 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-1 iHS and the A68.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and A68 is 91 and 64 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and A68.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony A68 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.