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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus TG-830 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic S1R, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the TG-830 iHS (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) possess different sensor measurements.

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The TG-830 iHS was released 7 years before the S1R which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-830 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-830 iHS grades against the S1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic S1R

 TG-830 iHS S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S1R TG-830 iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2013More modern by 73 months
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic S1R

 TG-830 iHS S1R 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic S1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the S1R.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and S1R is 91 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching technical specs. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-830 iHS and S1R.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-830 iHS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged TG-830 iHS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
87
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
sensor resolution is excellent (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography info
Panasonic S1R Sports photography info
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
67
weather sealing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
60
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is excellent (47MP)
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,020 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
45
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
33
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
32
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-08 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Total lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320 secs
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lbs) 1020 grams (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 300 images 360 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at release $0 $3,698