Olympus E-PL1s vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

In this article, we will be matching up the Olympus E-PL1s and Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the E-PL1s (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the E-PL1s (Four Thirds) and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-PL1s was launched 3 years earlier than the TG-830 iHS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL1s being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the E-PL1s grades vs the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL1s and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL1s Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL1s enjoys physical dimensions of 115mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 334 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus TG-830 iHS has sizing of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the E-PL1s vs the TG-830 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL1s and TG-830 iHS is 86 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PL1s and TG-830 iHS.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The E-PL1s featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older E-PL1s will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.