Some of the best photos and videos one may ever shoot are often taken outside. Therefore more often than not, you will at least need a sturdy camera that is well able to handle the not so friendly outdoor conditions. To this effect, the camera you might want to go for is the Olympus Tough TG-1.

 

This is a durable rugged waterproof camera that is best suited for an outdoors person. The camera is superbly compact, robust and can cinch exceptional shooting performance especially for a camera of its class.Not to mention, the Olympus Tough TG-1 is the very first camera in the world in the entire Olympus Tough camera line with the F2.0 High speed lens.

 

Design

The Olympus Tough TG-1 has a rugged design. Just one look at it and you can tell that this is a camera that can take virtually anything thrown at it. It is small and compact measuring 2.6 × 4.4 × 1.1 inches (HWD) hence quite easy to carry along while on the go. Weighing at just about 230g, you will also find it relatively lightweight.

 

This camera has a double layer construction, which is the core reason for its rugged durable body. It additionally has a water repellent lens coating on the outside for keeping water from damaging the camera.

Control buttons will often be found at the top and the rear side of the camera with a 3.0 inch OLED screen.

 

Features

1. 12 Megapixel CMOS Sensor

2. 4 × Optical Zoom

3. 4 × Digital Zoom

4. 1080p Full HD Video

5. 3.0 Inch High Resolution OLED Monitor

6. 2 × Super Resolution Zoom

7. Focal length: 4.5-18.0mm

8. High-Speed Burst Shooting: 10 frames per second

9. F2.0 High Speed Lens

10. Intelligent Auto

11. Super Sport Mode: Up to 5 Shots in High-Speed Burst

12. Waterproof: Up to 12m/40ft

13. Shockproof: Up to 2m/6.6ft

14. Crushproof: Up to 220lbf

15. Freezeproof: Up to 14°F/10°C

16. Low Light Mode

17. Panorama Function

18. Preset Scenes: Up to 30 Different Scenes

19. Double-lock Mechanism

20. Weight: 230g

21. Height: 2.6 inches

22. Width: 4.4 inches

23. Depth: 1.1 inches

24. Battery Life: 350 Shots

25. USB 2.0 High-Speed

 

Pros

Well one of the most outstanding boons about this camera is the high level of durability that it can guarantee a user. Considering the fact that this camera is waterproof, shockproof, crushproof, freezeproof and even dustproof; this is one of those cameras that you don’t have to fret about damage whenever you are using them. Most importantly, this is a camera that is well equipped for outdoor use.

 

The OLED monitor on the other hand comes handy for providing exceptional visibility and clarity outdoors. That simply means you won’t have to worry about reflective glare. Moreover, thanks to the F2.0 high speed lens, you can capture fast action with this camera which is why it is considered a great choice for shooting sports.

 

The camera in addition has a double lock mechanism which prevents the camera’s battery compartment from accidentally opening in water. Lastly, the Olympus Tough TG-1 provides good low light performance.

 

Cons

Some of the not so admirable aspects about this camera include lack of a dedicated battery charger and in some instances there are irregular metering issues.

 

Conclusion

Olympus Tough TG-1 generally provides an outstanding image quality for a rugged camera, is capable of fast shooting and it’s a highly durable camera.