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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

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
  • Announced January 2013
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was launched 2 years later than the S1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic S1

 TG-830 iHS S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 S1 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic S1

 TG-830 iHS S1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-830 iHS provides external dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-830 iHS versus the S1.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TG-830 iHS and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and S1.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography advice
Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
67
environment proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
62
lighter than average (117 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
45
fairly wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic S1
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 240 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $269