Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Introduced October 2013
- Successor is Olympus E-M1 II
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched February 2012
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe E-M1 was manufactured 21 months later than the TG-820 iHS making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the E-M1 grades vs the TG-820 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
E-M1 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | February 2012 | More recent by 21 months | |
Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 1030k | Crisper display (+7k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus E-M1
TG-820 iHS | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
E-M1 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-M1 comes with outside dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).
See the Olympus E-M1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 compared to the TG-820 iHS.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-M1 and TG-820 iHS is 71 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-M1 and TG-820 iHS.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The E-M1 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Olympus E-M1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher E-M1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Olympus TG-820 iHS |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-10-28 | 2012-02-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePIC VII | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037k dot | 1,030k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.50 m |
Flash options | Flash Auto, 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 |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 497g (1.10 lb) | 206g (0.45 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 757 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 220 shots |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $799 | $500 |