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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
91 Imaging
41 Features
46 Overall
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Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52 Imaging
75 Features
87 Overall
79

Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus TG-870
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Expand 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
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-860
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Introduced August 2019
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-870 over the Panasonic S1H

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus TG-870

		

		

			
 S1H TG-870 
IntroducedAugust 2019January 2016Newer by 44 months
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k921kSharper display (+1409k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic S1H

		

		

			
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

		

		

			
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).
See the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
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.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-870 and S1H is 91 and 52 respectively.
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
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.
	
			Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
36
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
85
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Olympus TG-870
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
65
 has a tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than average (221g)
69
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 delivers RAW formats
 has focus by touch
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (51,200)
 heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus TG-870
Sports photography with Panasonic S1H
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery power (300 shots)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
76
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 low battery life (400 shots)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-870 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
69
 great battery power (300 shots)
 weather sealing
 good  resolution (16MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (21mm)
 heavier than average (221g)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
 weather proofing
 connects via bluetooth
 has focus by touch
 good megapixels (24MP)
 display is selfie friendly
 low battery life (400 shots)
 heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
50
 decently wide (21mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 weather sealing
 great battery power (300 per charge)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 manual mode not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
80
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 big sensor size (Full frame)
 good high ISO (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 has dual storage slots
 low battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-870 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
32
 decently wide (21mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 slow max aperture (f3.5)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly display
 no external mic support
 heavier than average (221 grams)
70
 display is selfie friendly
 touchscreen enabled
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focusing
 high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
 has external mic jack
 heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-870 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-06 2019-08-28
Body design Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
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 12800 204800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos    
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points - 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 21-105mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.7 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/320s
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) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video file format MPEG-4, 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
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 221 gr (0.49 lb) 1052 gr (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 2
Retail price $280 $3,998