We go hands-on with the new tough camera from Olympus, the premium TG-1 features optional fisheye and telephoto lens adapters.
| Olympus Tough TG-1 in Compact Cameras
The Olympus Tough TG-1 is the first waterproof tough camera designed with an emphasis on premium image quality, with a bright f/2.0 wide angle 4x optical zoom lens, and 12 megapixel backlit CMOS sensor, it is waterproof to 12 meters and shockproof to 2 meters. It also records full HD video, and can accept additional lens adapters that attach to the front of the camera, with Olympus offering a telephoto and fisheye adapters (shown below). The Olympus Tough TG-1 has an RRP of £359 and should be available shortly.
Olympus Tough TG-1 ISO test images
Olympus Tough TG-1 Other sample images
Olympus Tough TG-1 Hands-On Photos of Equipment
Olympus Tough TG-1 Specifications
| Manufacturer | Olympus | |
| Lens | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2 - f/4.9 | |
| 35mm equivalent | 25mm - 100mm | |
| Optical Zoom | 4x | |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Pixels | 12Mp (Megapixels) | |
| Pixels (W) | 3968 | |
| Pixels (H) | 2976 | |
| Sensor Type | CMOS | |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3 inch | |
| Sensor Size (width) | No Data | |
| Sensor Size (height) | No Data | |
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| LCD Monitor | ||
| LCD Monitor | 3in | |
| Screen resolution | 610,000 dots | |
| Touch Screen | No | |
| Focusing | ||
| Min Focus | 1cm | |
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| Exposure Control | ||
| Shutter speeds shortest | 1/2000sec | |
| Shutter speeds longest | 1/4sec | |
| Bulb mode | No | |
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| Metering |
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| ISO sensitivity | 100 - 6400 | |
| White balance |
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| Exposure Comp | +/-2 | |
| Shooting Options | ||
| Continuous shooting | 5fps | |
| Video | ||
| Movie mode | Yes | |
| Video Resolution |
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| Video FPS | 30 | |
| Stereo Sound | Yes | |
| Optical Zoom with Video | Yes | |
| Other Features | ||
| Image Stabilisation | Yes | |
| Interface | ||
| HDMI | Yes | |
| USB | USB 2 | |
| Wi-Fi | No | |
| Storage | ||
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| Power Source | ||
| Battery Type | LI-90B Lithium-Ion Battery | |
| Battery Life (CIPA rating) | No Data | |
| Box Contents | ||
| Box Contents | LI-90B Lithium-Ion Battery, F-2AC AC Adapter, CB-USB6 USB Cable, CB-AVC3 Audio/Video cable, Hand Strap, World Wide Warranty Card, Image Management Software | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 230g | |
| Width | 111.5mm | |
| Height | 66.5mm | |
| Depth | 29.1mm | |
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Photographs taken using the Olympus Tough TG-1
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27 Jun 2012 2:01PMHaving had a couple of mjus, as they were before they became "Toughs", as my "always with me" camera, I can attest to the ruggedness of them.
I will certianly be looking for a good excuse to upgrade from my mju1030SW, probably on the basis of the extra low light capability.
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28 Jun 2012 12:32AMImagine photographing a fish close up with the fish eye attachment!
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