Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1R

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1R, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TG-870 (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the TG-870 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-870 was manufactured 4 years before the S1R which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-870 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TG-870 matches up against the S1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus Tough TG-870 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus TG-870 Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-870 features outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

See the Olympus TG-870 vs Panasonic S1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-870 against the S1R.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-870 and S1R is 91 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-870 and S1R.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-870 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic S1R will result in more detail due to its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-870 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.