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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic S1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was unveiled 8 years earlier than the S1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the TG-320 grades against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic S1

 TG-320 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-320

 S1 TG-320 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2012Fresher by 85 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic S1

 TG-320 S1 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has outside dimensions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-320 and the S1.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-320 and S1 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-320 and S1.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-320 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S1 will deliver more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older TG-320 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus TG-320
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
85
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-320
Street photography with Panasonic S1
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery (380 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
67
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
environment proof
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
59
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
not so great battery (380 per charge)
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (150 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
81
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
not so great battery (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
Panasonic S1 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (155 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-01-10 2019-02-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 1600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 lb) 1021 grams (2.25 lb)
Physical 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 rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 150 photos 380 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots One Dual
Pricing at launch $0 $2,498