Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2012

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
The following is a complete assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS, both Waterproof cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The TG-830 iHS was revealed 9 months after the TG-1 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades vs the TG-1 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are available at Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
TG-830 iHS | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | May 2012 | Newer by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
TG-1 iHS | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Display resolution | 610k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+150k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS
TG-830 iHS | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Olympus TG-1 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the TG-1 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and TG-1 iHS is 91 and 91 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-830 iHS and TG-1 iHS.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus TG-830 iHS | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Type | Waterproof | Waterproof |
Released | 2013-01-08 | 2012-05-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 610k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 230 grams (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 350 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $0 | $399 |