Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Here, we are comparing the Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar but the 1s (1/1.7") and TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The 1s was unveiled 3 years later than the TG-820 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the 1s grades vs the TG-820 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1s and Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus 1s provides outer dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus 1s vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the 1s vs the TG-820 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1s and TG-820 iHS is 79 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1s and TG-820 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The 1s has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The newer 1s should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.