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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic S1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the TG-310 (14MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-310 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-310 was revealed 9 years earlier than the S1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-310 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the TG-310 scores vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic S1

 TG-310 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-310

 S1 TG-310 
LaunchedFebruary 2019January 2011More recent by 98 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic S1

 TG-310 S1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-310 has got outside measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-310 versus the S1.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-310 and S1 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-310 and S1.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-310 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic S1 will show extra detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older TG-310 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-310
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
33
good megapixels (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-310 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
bad battery power (380 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-310
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery life (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (380 shots)
heavier than others (1,021g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
39
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (150 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
bad battery power (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-310 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,021g)
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus TG-310Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-01-06 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 1600 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.20 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lbs) 1021 gr (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 150 photos 380 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One Two
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