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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax S1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus TG-830 iHS front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax 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
  • Launched January 2013
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released March 2011
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax S1 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Olympus TG-830 iHS versus Pentax S1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the TG-830 iHS (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-830 iHS was revealed 23 months later than the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-830 iHS matches up versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 TG-830 iHS S1 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2011Fresher by 23 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

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

 S1 TG-830 iHS 
Focus manually Very exact focus

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

 TG-830 iHS S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-830 iHS has got external 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) while the Pentax S1 has proportions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-830 iHS and the S1.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-830 iHS and S1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

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

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-830 iHS and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-830 iHS to give extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher TG-830 iHS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Portrait photography information
Pentax S1 Portrait photography information
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-830 iHS
Street photography with Pentax S1
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Sports photography factors
Pentax S1 Sports photography factors
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Travel photography information
Pentax S1 Travel photography information
67
environment sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS Landscape photography details
Pentax S1 Landscape photography details
45
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-830 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax S1 as a Vlogging camera
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quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus TG-830 iHS vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-830 iHS and Pentax S1
 Olympus TG-830 iHSPentax Optio S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus TG-830 iHS Pentax Optio S1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-01-08 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 grams (0.47 lbs) 157 grams (0.35 lbs)
Dimensions 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 shots 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $0 $174