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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS2
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic TS1, both Waterproof cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was introduced 4 years after the TS1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the TG-830 iHS scores vs the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Panasonic TS1

 TG-830 iHS TS1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS

 TS1 TG-830 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic TS1

 TG-830 iHS TS1 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS features outside dimensions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TG-830 iHS vs the TS1.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and TS1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and TS1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus TG-830 iHS to show more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more modern TG-830 iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Portrait photography camera
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
61
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
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fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
35
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-08 2009-01-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 214 gr (0.47 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $380