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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Released January 2013
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The E-M1 III was launched 7 years after the TG-830 iHS which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the E-M1 III scores against the TG-830 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-M1 III TG-830 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2013Newer by 87 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k460kCrisper screen (+577k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus E-M1 III

 TG-830 iHS E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 E-M1 III TG-830 iHS 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 III offers outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 III versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the E-M1 III and the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 III and TG-830 iHS is 67 and 91 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The image below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and TG-830 iHS.

To sum up, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 III due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 III should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Street photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography features
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Travel photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
79
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
67
environment proofing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
45
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging advice
79
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIOlympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Olympus TG-830 iHS
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2020-02-11 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 121 -
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,037 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash modes Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580 gr (1.28 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 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 420 photos 300 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at release $1,800 $0