Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H

Here, we are comparing the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and S1H (24MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The TG-870 was released 4 years earlier than the S1H which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TG-870 grades vs the S1H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-870 Gallery & Panasonic S1H Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-870 offers physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 against the S1H.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and S1H is 91 and 52 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-870 and S1H.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-870 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S1H will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TG-870 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.