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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Replacement is Olympus 1s
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview

Below, we are matching up the Olympus 1 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Olympus. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the 1 (12MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the 1 (1/1.7") and TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was revealed 11 months later than the TG-830 iHS and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 matches up versus the TG-830 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 1 TG-830 iHS 
LaunchedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 11 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus 1

 TG-830 iHS 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Olympus TG-830 iHS

 1 TG-830 iHS 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus 1 has got physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-830 iHS has measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 1 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the 1 versus the TG-830 iHS.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and TG-830 iHS is 79 and 91 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and TG-830 iHS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus TG-830 iHS will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The younger 1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
very small sensor (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (410 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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good battery life (410 shots)
provides focus by touch
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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environment proofing
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography factors
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (410 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-830 iHS Vlogging advice
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pretty wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 1Olympus TG-830 iHS
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus Stylus 1 Olympus TG-830 iHS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-25 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3968 x 2976 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 grams (0.89 pounds) 214 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images 300 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BLS-5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $0