Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

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    Highlights

    • 12 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 610k dot Fixed Screen
    • 3.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-in GPS
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 610k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Olympus (Stylus Tough|Tough) TG- series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Olympus (Stylus Tough|Tough) TG- series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-6
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    		May
    2019    		 12 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,040k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-5
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    		May
    2017    		 12 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-870
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    		January
    2016    		 16.0 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-4
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    		April
    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-860
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    		February
    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-3
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    		March
    2014    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-850 iHS
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    		January
    2014    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Olympus TG-2 iHS
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    		June
    2013    		 12 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    610k dot
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    2012    		 12 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    610k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Olympus Tough TG-6 vs Tough TG-5 vs Stylus Tough TG-870 vs Tough TG-4 vs Stylus Tough TG-860 vs Tough TG-3.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 610k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    BSI-CMOS Sensor

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS features a 12 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

    The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with TruePic VI processor and can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 3968 x 2232, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS.

    Olympus TG-3
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Olympus TG-860
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Olympus TG-6
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    1/2.3-inch

    12 MP

    Olympus TG-5
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    1/2.3-inch

    12 MP

    Olympus TG-4
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Olympus TG-870
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.0 MP

    Olympus TG-850 iHS
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Olympus TG-2 iHS
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    1/2.3-inch

    12 MP

    Panasonic S1R
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    Full Frame

    47.3 MP

    Sony a6600
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

    12.1 MP

    Canon R5 C
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    Full Frame

    45.0 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in GPS

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Type D HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS comes with LI90B battery pack with battery life of 350 shots.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS's shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.0 fps.


    Flash

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS has a built-in flash.

    Physical Parameters

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112 x 67 x 30 mm (4.41 x 2.64 x 1.18"). It weighs 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    112 mm (4.41")

    67 mm (2.64")

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    30 mm (1.18")

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    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS dimensions

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    76

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS gets a score of 76 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    69

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS gets a score of 69 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    87

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS gets a score of 87 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    91

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS gets a score of 91 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots

    Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Evaluation

    We evaluate Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and give score of 63 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    63

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS a score of 65 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
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    We give Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS a score of 59 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    70

    We give Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS a score of 70 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS a score of 55 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 610k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS a score of 66 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    GOOD
    73

    We give Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS a score of 73 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 350 shots


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