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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
85
Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

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

Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Launched October 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-M1 II
Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus E-M1 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M1 (16MP) and the TG-830 iHS (16MP) is fairly close but the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The E-M1 was introduced 10 months after the TG-830 iHS which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-M1 matches up vs the TG-830 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 E-M1 TG-830 iHS 
RevealedOctober 2013January 2013More modern by 10 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k460kSharper display (+577k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 TG-830 iHS E-M1 

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

 E-M1 TG-830 iHS 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

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

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1 has got outside measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M1 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-M1 versus the TG-830 iHS.

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

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 and TG-830 iHS is 71 and 91 respectively.

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

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

Generally, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 and TG-830 iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have the same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M1 uses the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh easier. The more recent E-M1 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
71
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Street photography highlights
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography highlights
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
lighter than others in class (497 grams)
great high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Sports photography camera
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery power (350 shots)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (497 grams)
environment proof
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
low battery power (350 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
67
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography advice
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
low battery power (350 shots)
45
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging details
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
lighter than others in class (497 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus OM-D E-M1Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2013-10-28 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePIC VII -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 81 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,037k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497g (1.10 pounds) 214g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 757 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 300 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLN-1 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $799 $0