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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus TG-310 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96 Imaging
35 Features
21 Overall
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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)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic S1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the TG-310 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-310 was introduced about the same time to the S1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TG-310 scores versus the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Panasonic S1

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-310

		

		

			
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Common features in the Olympus TG-310 and Panasonic S1

		

		

			
 TG-310 S1 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-310 enjoys outer dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-310 versus Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-310 compared to the S1.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-310 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-310 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specifications. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-310 and S1.
To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-310 to deliver greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.
	
			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
 Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
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 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual mode not available
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
21
 manual focus not available
 no manual control
 can't use external flash
 low MP (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 weather proof
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 no moving screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
63
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (117 grams)
 fixed screen
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
40
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 weather proof
 low fps (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 low battery power (150 shots)
 no phase detect AF
27
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
67
 lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
 weather proof
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 low battery power (150 per charge)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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 lighter than average in class (117 grams)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 does not have Time Lapse function
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
 weather proof
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
 manual mode not available
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 low battery power (150 per charge)
 no Timelapse function
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 manual focus not available
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual control
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus TG-310
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
32
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (155g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
31
 relatively wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than average in class (117g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have mic jack
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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 DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-310 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-06 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-102mm (3.6x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 4.20 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 155 gr (0.34 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 150 shots 240 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $269