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Olympus E-M1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
71 Imaging
52 Features
85 Overall
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Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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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
34
 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
77
 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
69
 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
72
 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)
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 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