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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Olympus TG-320 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the TG-320 (14MP) and S1R (47MP) and the TG-320 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-320 was brought out 8 years prior to the S1R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-320 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-320 scores versus the S1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Panasonic S1R

 TG-320 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus TG-320

 S1R TG-320 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2012More recent by 85 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic S1R

 TG-320 S1R 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-320 has exterior measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TG-320 versus the S1R.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-320 and S1R is 94 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-320 and S1R.

Clearly, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-320 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1R will produce extra detail having its extra 33 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-320 will be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
33
decent MP (14MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
87
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is amazing (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
Panasonic S1R Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than competition (155 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
71
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (150 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (47MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery (360 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competition (155g)
weather proof
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
low battery (360 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
39
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (150 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
low battery (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-320 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
32
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (1,020 grams)
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Olympus TG-320 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-320 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus TG-320Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus TG-320 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-01-10 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 47MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 28-102mm (3.6x) -
Highest aperture f/3.5-5.1 -
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 sync - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 1020 gr (2.25 pounds)
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 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 150 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-42B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 2
Launch pricing $0 $3,698