Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and TG-850 iHS (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-1 was announced 11 years prior to the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-850 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the E-1 matches up vs the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-1 and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-1 provides exterior dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-1 compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-1 and TG-850 iHS is 59 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-1 and TG-850 iHS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-1 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-850 iHS will render extra detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older E-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.