Olympus TG-1 Specifications

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Model Name:	Olympus Tough TG-1
Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:	Olympus TG-2 TG-1 vs TG-2
General
Model Number:	TG-1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact
Currently Manufactured:	No
Retail Price:	$399.99
Street Price:
Date Available:	2012-06-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes
Weight:	8.1 oz (231 g)
Size:	4.4 x 2.6 x 1.1 in. (112 x 67 x 29 mm)
Waterproof:	Yes
Waterproof Depth:

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	12.0
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.55 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3968 x 2976 (11.8 MP, 4:3), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .MPO
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60p/30p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MOV/H.264 with Stereo Linear PCM sound
Composite Video Out:	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a
Lens:	Olympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, dual Aspheric elements
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	25 - 100mm
Focal Length (actual):	4.5 - 18mm
Zoom Ratio:	4.00x
Aperture Range:	f/2.0/2.8/8.0 (wide) / f/4.9/6.3/18 (tele); 2-step aperture + ND filter
Integrated ND Filter:	No
Normal Focus Range:	60 cm to Infinity 23.6 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 60 cm 0.4 - 23.6 in
Filter Thread:	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus:	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	No / OLED
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No
Rear Display:	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	610,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No
Articulating Screen:	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Sunlight, Overcast, Tungsten, Underwater, Custom
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No
Shutter Priority:	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Beauty Mode with Make-up Mode, Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Indoor, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fireworks, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Underwater Snapshot, Underwater Wide 1, Underwater Wide 2, Underwater Macro, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog), Backlight HDR), In-Camera Panorama; Magic Art Filters: Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Water Color, Reflection, Miniature, Fragmented, Dramatic
Self Timer:	2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 18.4ft (5.6m), Tele: 1.64 ft (0.5m) - 8.2ft (2.5m)
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No
RAW Capture Support:	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	MOV/H.264 with Stereo Linear PCM sound
Included Memory:	7.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No
NFC:	No
Bluetooth:	No
Built-In GPS:	No
Microphone Jack:	No
Headphone Jack:	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No
DPOF Compliant:	No
Remote Control:
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):	Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, DC Input, Audio/Video Output), HDMI Type-D

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.80
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	25
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.32 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.31 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.040 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:	0.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:	2.9 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	350 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LI-90B
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LI-90B lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X10.3-10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Waterproof to 12m/40ft, Freezeproof to -10C/14F, Crushproof to 220lbf/100kgf, Shockproof to 2m/6.6ft, Dustproof, GPS, Electronic Compass, Manometer. A converter ring allows you to add a lens converter adapter, waterproof Fisheye Converter Lens and Teleconverter Lens for use on land or in water. Available in silver body color.