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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
46
Overall
43
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 221g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-860
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic S1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The TG-870 was announced 4 years earlier than the S1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TG-870 scores vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic S1

 TG-870 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-870

 S1 TG-870 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2016More modern by 37 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kClearer screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic S1

 TG-870 S1 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 features external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-870 versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TG-870 compared to the S1.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and S1 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-870 and S1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TG-870 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic S1 will offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-870 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-870
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
36
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
85
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Panasonic S1
65
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (300 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
69
good battery (300 CIPA)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (21mm)
more heavy than competition in class (221 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
59
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery (380 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,021 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
50
rather wide (21mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
good battery (300 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-870 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (21mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (221g)
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than others in class (1,021 grams)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-06 2019-02-01
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max boosted ISO 12800 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 921k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221 grams (0.49 pounds) 1021 grams (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Storage slots One Dual
Price at launch $280 $2,498