Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Olympus TG-860 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic S1
TG-860 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-860
S1 | TG-860 | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | ![]() | February 2015 | Newer by 48 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer screen (+1640k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic S1
TG-860 | S1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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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 |