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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
59 Imaging
38 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus E-1 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
37 Overall
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Introduced November 2003
  • Updated by Olympus E-3
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus E-1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The E-1 was launched 9 years prior to the TG-820 iHS which is a fairly big difference 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-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the E-1 scores vs the TG-820 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 E-1 TG-820 iHS 
Focus manually  Very exact focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus E-1

		

		

			
 TG-820 iHS E-1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012November 2003Newer by 99 months
Screen size3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1030k134kCrisper screen (+896k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

		

		

			
 E-1 TG-820 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 has exterior measurements of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") along with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-820 iHS has specifications of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus E-1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the E-1 versus the TG-820 iHS.
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and TG-820 iHS is 59 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-1 and TG-820 iHS.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus TG-820 iHS will render more detail utilizing its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus E-1 Portrait photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography info
46
 has manual focus
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 no liveview feature
 MP count low (5 megapixels)
27
 comes with face detect autofocus
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus E-1 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography factors
57
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 lighter than others in class (735 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 does not have image stabilization
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus E-1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography highlights
40
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 environment sealing
 has phase detect autofocus
 no liveview feature
 painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (5MP)
34
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment proof
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus E-1 as a Travel photography camera
 Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
47
 lighter than others in class (735g)
 environment sealing
 no Timelapse mode
 MP count low (5 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
59
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 no Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus E-1 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
46
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW files
 environment sealing
 screen is small (1.8 inch)
 no liveview feature
 does not have image stabilization
 MP count low (5 megapixels)
 no Timelapse mode
38
 really wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 environment proof
 manual focus not available
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 no manual control
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 bad battery pack (220 shots)
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus E-1 Vlogging features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging features
9
 can't record video
33
 really wide (28mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 no mic support
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus E-1Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-1 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Pro DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2003-11-29 2012-02-08
Physical type Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Max resolution 2560 x 1920 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 3 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 1.8" 3"
Resolution of screen 134k dots 1,030k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 735 grams (1.62 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,700 $500