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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Olympus TG-610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus TG-610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 190g - 96 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released January 2011
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic S1H, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the TG-610 (14MP) and S1H (24MP) and the TG-610 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-610 was revealed 9 years earlier than the S1H which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-610 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-610 scores versus the S1H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-610 over the Panasonic S1H

 TG-610 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus TG-610

 S1H TG-610 
ReleasedAugust 2019January 2011Newer by 105 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k920kCrisper screen (+1410k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic S1H

 TG-610 S1H 

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-610 enjoys exterior dimensions of 96mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-610 versus Panasonic S1H in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-610 against the S1H.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-610 and S1H is 93 and 52 respectively.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-610 and S1H.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The TG-610 with its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1H will deliver more detail because of its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TG-610 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320s)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Street photography advice
Panasonic S1H Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1H Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
has no phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
low battery (400 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1H Travel photography features
64
weather proof
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (210 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery (400 per charge)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-610 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (210 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-610 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1H Vlogging features
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
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Olympus TG-610 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-610 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus TG-610Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-610 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Released 2011-01-06 2019-08-28
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 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
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.20 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1280x720 5952x3988
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 190 gr (0.42 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 96 x 65 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.6" x 1.0") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 210 shots 400 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One 2
Pricing at launch $223 $3,998