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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
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Olympus E-1 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-830 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
  • Announced November 2003
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-3
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus E-1 and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The E-1 was unveiled 10 years before the TG-830 iHS and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the E-1 matches up against the TG-830 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-1 TG-830 iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus E-1

 TG-830 iHS E-1 
RevealedJanuary 2013November 2003Fresher by 110 months
Screen dimensions3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution460k134kSharper screen (+326k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-1 TG-830 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 has got outer dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") with a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has specifications of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-1 and Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-1 and the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and TG-830 iHS is 59 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will result in greater detail having an extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The older E-1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (5MP)
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-1 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography factors
57
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than competition (735g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
low frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5 megapixels)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-1
Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
47
lighter than competition (735 grams)
weather sealing
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-1 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (5MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
45
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-1
Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
9
can't record video
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus E-1Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-1 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Pro DSLR Waterproof
Announced 2003-11-29 2013-01-08
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
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 5MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 2560 x 1920 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 134k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 735 grams (1.62 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,700 $0