Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

181 reviews

Jun, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 181 reviews from magazines and websites. Views about the build quality and image quality are on the whole positive. The portability and lens also get good feedback, whereas the value for money and low light performance get critical views.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

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Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

Most tough cams offer average image quality, have no manual controls, and are only used on the one snorkeling vacation you'll ever take. (We've harped on the momentary usability of these cameras before.) For all their amazing durability (“lifeproof!”),...

Attachment lens options ; Quick, easy-to-use settings ; Bright, clear display ; F2.0 lens is a big help with low-light shooting

A better sensor and more manual controls are on the wish list ; Button click could be harder

Looking for a tough cam? Then the TG-1 should be at the top of your list. It’s hard to justify many other comparably priced units which have fewer features and capabilities.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by: Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

Instead of producing just another really rugged camera (which it is), the Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS has something no other model currently offers: a bright f2.0 maximum aperture.

The Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS is water-, dust-, freeze-, shock-, and crushproof; has fast shooting performance for its class; and has a fast lens with the capability to add on converter lenses for more shooting flexibility.

The TG-1 iHS has some minor design issues, such as a proprietary charging cable, that might turn some buyers off.

The Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS combines a bright lens, a high-sensitivity, high-speed sensor, and some nice extras to make it a top rugged compact camera.

Jun, 2012

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Editor's Choice!

Expert review by: Jim Fisher (pcmag.com)

Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS

The Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS would be a very good camera even without a rugged design. Its go-anywhere design, GPS, fast f/2 lens, and impressive high ISO performance make it our Editors' Choice for rugged point-and-shoot cameras.

Excellent high ISO performance. Fast f/2 lens. Snappy performance. Accepts filters and conversion lenses. GPS and digital compass. Macro LED light

Not the sharpest lens. No dedicated battery charger

The TG-1 is an impressively speedy camera. It can start and shoot in just under a second, rattles off full-resolution photos at 5 frames per second, and records a short 0.2-second shutter lag. It can also capture 100-shot bursts of 3-megapixel photos...

May, 2012

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Expert review by: Digital Camera-HQ (digitalcamera-hq.com)

Olympus TG-1 iHS

The TG-1 iHS is the first waterproof camera that offers something to be excited about. Rather than focus solely on durability and neglect image quality as many underwater cameras do, the TG-1 offers a fast f2.0-4.9 4x lens that will make a real...

May, 2012

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Consumer review by: xiong_mao (cnet.com)

"Audio too poor to function as a video camera"

Would not recommend this camera, unimpressed and a waste of money. Do not buy

Has different functions to change the image

- Slow, laggy at times

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: diccarlson (cnet.com)

"Don't buy this camera video has horrible ticking noise!"

Buy any other camera - you'll be better off.

Takes nice pictures

Holy moley! You can't take video without a horrible ticking noise in the video. Trust me you can't fix it and Olympus won't take it back past the return date. The camera is not usable for video at all! They didn't even fix the TG 2.

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: Mrsmajane (cnet.com)

"Perfect, until it met sand"

Bought the camera for the family cruise to the Bahamas this week, and it was perfect until we got to the beach. Within the first hour, the shutter button started sticking, then all the other buttons did as well, sand that got in between them had dug...

Great features, great pictures

Raised or open buttons allow sand to get in and then they're stuck.

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: EJRay (cnet.com)

"I have 2 other rugged cams but this is the best."

Great cam for rugged use as well as general use. I like to attach it to the outside top of my Jeep windshield to capture off road adventures and general driving. The GPS works well for that. Although pricy I feel the cam is well worth it. I do wish it...

This cam has some great features. The dog face recognition and locking focus point are very handy. I have a

This cam only shoots in 4x3 or 16x9. If you want to print a 4x6 you have to crop it. The 3D photos can only be viewed from the camera connected to the TV. You can't save them to a USB drive.

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: garbidz2 (cnet.com)

"They finally made a camera for me!"

The third 'tough' Olympus that I've owned. The others two weren't quite waterproof despite careful use.

Rapid, excellent handling, picture quality good, rugged, IdiotAuto mode very practical, face focus snappy, works with Eye-Fi card, rugged.

Why not a micro USB cable?

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: fbicking1 (cnet.com)

"Excellent tough camera."

I have had this camera over a month. I pre-ordered and got the camera a few days ahead of the release date. Right out of the box I liked the camera but wanted to wait till after a trip to Disney to really see how it preformed. I shoot almost everything...

f2.0, great in low light, fast boot and very easy to use.

No full manual control

Jul, 2012

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