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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
42 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52 Imaging
75 Features
87 Overall
79

Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1H 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • New Model is Olympus TG-870
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1H, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-860 (16MP) and S1H (24MP) and the TG-860 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The TG-860 was announced 5 years earlier than the S1H which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-860 scores against the S1H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Panasonic S1H

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus TG-860

		

		

			
 S1H TG-860 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2015Newer by 55 months
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k460kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic S1H

		

		

			
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-860 enjoys external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1H in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-860 vs the S1H.
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-860 and S1H is 91 and 52 respectively.
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over technical specs. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-860 and S1H.
As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-860 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged TG-860 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
36
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides face detect focus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
85
 manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-860
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
69
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
69
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 comes with touch focus
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (51,200)
 heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison
 Olympus TG-860 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
49
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
76
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 terrible battery pack (400 shots)
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-860 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
71
 environment proofing
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (21mm)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 comes with touch focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 terrible battery pack (400 shots)
 heavier than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
48
 quite wide (21mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 environment proofing
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
80
 manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 great high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 2 card slots
 terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1H Vlogging info
33
 quite wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic socket
70
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focusing
 high quality video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
 does have external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (1,052g)
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Olympus TG-860 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-860 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Type Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-02-06 2019-08-28
Physical type 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 aliasing 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 photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 460k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Yes None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 1052 gr (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 400 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single Dual
Launch cost $279 $3,998