Olympus Tough TG-1

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 459 reviews of Olympus Tough TG-1. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers really like the portability and image quality. The durability and usability are also appreciated. Some have doubts about the exposure, and comments about the glare and shutter are mixed.

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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 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 30 user reviews of Olympus Tough TG-1 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the size and performance. The portability and usability are also appreciated. Opinions about the design and image quality are mixed. There are some negative opinions about the focus and screen.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Olympus Tough TG-1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 233 user reviews of Olympus Tough TG-1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. Views about the portability and durability are generally positive. The image quality and performance also get good feedback, but the focus and shutter get mixed opinions. Some have doubts about the exposure and reliability.

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82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Olympus Tough TG-1

The Olympus Tough TG-1 is one of the best tough compacts on the market.

Fast f/2 maximum aperture, Good OLED screen, Speedy continuous shooting

Inconsistent metering issues, Optical accessories prohibitively priced

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Josie Reavely (techradar.com)

Olympus TG-1 review

Tough compact with f/2.0 lens

Rugged build and specs ; Fast f2.0 lens ; Great all-round image quality ; Excellent macro shooting ; Fast operation

GPS drains battery ; Noise at high ISOs ; Video jerky at telephoto settings ; In-camera battery charging can be inconvenient

Buying GuideBest compact camera Olympus has a long-running reputation for being at the forefront of 'life-proof' compact camera development, frequently being the first to implement new technologies and lead the way in terms of the amount of punishment...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Amateur Photographer (amateurphotographer.co.uk)

Olympus Tough TG-1 review

The Olympus Tough TG-1 produces consistently sharp photos with great colours. It's not one of the cheapest compacts around, but it packs a lot of features, including GPS and underwater shooting capability. The camera is small enough to fit in a pocket...

Apr, 2014

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Expert review by : Paul Nuttall (whatdigitalcamera.com)

Olympus Tough TG-1 review

The Olympus Tough TG-1 could be viewed as the culmination of Olympus's many years in Tough camera development. The model is not only lifeproof, but also features an advanced imaging specification...

Good LCD screen, f/2 maximum aperture, general performance

Exposure issues, optical accessories prohibitively priced

Aug, 2012

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Olympus Tough TG-1 Digital Compact Camera Review

The TG-1 is the latest Tough camera from Olympus, Daniel Bell reviews.

Extremely rugged; LED Illuminator; GPS & Electronic Compass; Good amount of rubber grip; Bright f/2.0 lens; Solid, metal body; Images have excellent colour reproduction

Extra accessories are expensive

Jul, 2012

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Olympus Tough TG-1 Hands-On Preview

We go hands-on with the new tough camera from Olympus, the premium TG-1 features optional fisheye and telephoto lens adapters.

Jun, 2012

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com)

Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS review

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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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 : Josh Fate (steves-digicams.com)

Olympus TG-1 iHS Review

The Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS is the new leading "lifeproof" camera on the market (as of 9/2012). It's upgraded image processor, sensor, lens and abilities perform as well if not better than you will find anywhere else. Read more in our Full Conclusion.

iAuto shooting mode is accurate and easy in all situations ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record ; f/2.0 lens allows for shooting in lower light situations ; Tough" features: Waterproof, Dustproof, Shockproof and Freezeproof...

Purple Fringing/Chromatic Aberrations seen in most images ; Barrel Distortion at the Wide end of the zoom ; GPS can be a little off from actual location ; Adapter cover comes off the front of the camera easily ; High levels of noise, even at the mid...

Sep, 2012

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Expert review by : Lexy Savvides (cnet.com.au)

Olympus Tough TG-1

Want the meanest, toughest camera on the market? The TG-1 fits the bill, as long as you're not too fussy over perfect image and video quality.

Strong macro performance ; A range of add-on lenses are available ; Incredibly tough credentials

Lens zoom sound detracts from audio quality of video recordings ; Overly saturated blue channel in some situations

The TG-1 is the best tough camera from Olympus yet. The total redesign over previous models, as well as a whole new suite of internal specs, ensures that many of the issues that plagued previous cameras in the range are no longer a problem. The f/2.0...

Jul, 2012

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