Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
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Successor: |
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Olympus TG-2
TG-1 vs TG-2
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Model Number: |
DSC-TX55 |
TG-1 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Ultra Compact |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$350.00 |
$399.99 |
Street Price: |
$310.88 |
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Date Available: |
2011-09-15 |
2012-06-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
3.8 oz
(109 g)
includes batteries
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8.1 oz
(231 g)
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Size: |
3.7 x
2.1 x
0.5 in.
(93 x
54 x
13 mm)
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4.4 x
2.6 x
1.1 in.
(112 x
67 x
29 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
Yes |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony Exmor R |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.2 |
12.0 |
Sensor Format: |
1/2.3 inch |
1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.34 microns |
1.55 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
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Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
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Image Resolution: |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 2592 x 1944
(5.0 MP,
4:3), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 7152 x 1080
(7.7 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1080
(5.3 MP,
Other), 4912 x 1920
(9.4 MP,
Other), 3424 x 1920
(6.6 MP,
16:9) |
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 |
JPEG, .MPO |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
10.0 |
5.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i(FX/FH))
1440x1080 (60i(HQ))
1440x1080 (30)
1280x720 (30)
640x480 (30)
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1920x1080 (60p/30p)
1280x720 (30p)
640x480 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
MOV/H.264 with Stereo Linear PCM sound |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
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Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar |
Olympus Lens, 9 lenses in 7 groups, dual Aspheric elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
26 -
130mm
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25 -
100mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.7 -
23.5mm
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4.5 -
18mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
5.00x |
4.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/4.8 (tele) - ? |
f/2.0/2.8/8.0 (wide) / f/4.9/6.3/18 (tele); 2-step aperture + ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
3 cm to Infinity
1.2 in to Infinity
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60 cm to Infinity
23.6 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 -
60 cm
0.4 -
23.6 in
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
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Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection |
Contrast Detection: Face Detect AF, iESP Auto, Spot AF, AF Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
No |
No |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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No / OLED
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.3 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
1,229,800 dots
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610,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
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Top Deck Display: |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 |
Auto, High, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent 1/2/3, Incandescent, Flash, One Push |
Auto, Sunlight, Overcast, Tungsten, Underwater, Custom |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/1600 - 30 sec |
1/2000 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Multi-pattern, center-weighted, spot |
Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
No |
No |
Shutter Priority: |
No |
No |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
No |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
High Sensitivity / Night Scene / Hand-held Twilight / Night Portrait / Landscape / Soft Snap / Soft Skin / Anti Motion Blur / Backlight Correction HDR / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Hispeed Shutter |
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, 10, Portrait1, Portrait2 seconds |
2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Flash Off; Red-eye Reduction: On/Off/Auto |
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-In, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
ISO Auto: Approx.0.08 - Approx.3.7m (W); Approx.0.6 - Approx.2.6 m (T) |
ISO 800: Wide: 0.66ft (0.2m) - 18.4ft (5.6m), Tele: 1.64 ft (0.5m) - 8.2ft (2.5m) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
MS Micro M2 / microSD / microSDHC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
No |
No |
Uncompressed Format: |
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD/MPEG-4 |
MOV/H.264 with Stereo Linear PCM sound |
Included Memory: |
0.0 MB |
7.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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built-in memory |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
No |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control: |
No |
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Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
HDMI output |
Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, DC Input, Audio/Video Output), HDMI Type-D |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
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0.80 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
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No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
10.0 |
5.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
10 |
25 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
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0.32 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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0.31 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
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0.040 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
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0.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
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2.9 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
250 shots |
350 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary LI-90B |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary LI-90B lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
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OLYMPUS [ib] software CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows XP/Vista/7, Mac OS X10.3-10.5 |
Notes & Features: |
Optical Image Stabilization, 3.3" OLED Touchscreen, Full HD video, 3D and Picture Effect modes, Superior Auto, up to 10x Clear Image Zoom, Hi-speed AF. Available in black, silver, purple, and red. |
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. |