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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced February 2015
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-870
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic S1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The TG-860 was introduced 5 years earlier than the S1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-860 matches up against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic S1

 TG-860 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-860

 S1 TG-860 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019February 2015Newer by 48 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic S1

 TG-860 S1 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-860 has physical measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-860 versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 against the S1.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-860 and S1 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-860 and S1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged TG-860 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
36
MP count good (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-860 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery pack (380 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-860
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
71
weather sealing
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (21mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
environment proof
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (380 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (1,021g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
48
relatively wide (21mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-860
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
33
relatively wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-02-06 2019-02-01
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
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 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 Yes None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 1021 gr (2.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 380 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One 2
Cost at release $279 $2,498