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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
52
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-PM1 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-PM1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
  • Revealed November 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus E-PM2
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
  • Released February 2012
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The E-PM1 was revealed 2 months earlier than the TG-820 iHS and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-PM1 matches up against the TG-820 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-PM1 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Olympus E-PM1

 TG-820 iHS E-PM1 
Display resolution1030k460kSharper display (+570k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 E-PM1 TG-820 iHS 
ReleasedNovember 2011February 2012Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PM1 features external dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the TG-820 iHS.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-PM1 and TG-820 iHS is 89 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-PM1 and TG-820 iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The E-PM1 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler.

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography information
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12 megapixels)
27
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
75
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography highlights
49
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography factors
45
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
59
environment proof
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography features
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
no Timelapse recording
38
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-PM1 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging info
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-PM1 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Olympus PEN E-PM1Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus PEN E-PM1 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2011-11-23 2012-02-08
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI 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 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4032 x 3024 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 265g (0.58 pounds) 206g (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 499 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $500