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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
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Olympus TG-630 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TG-630 iHS (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-630 iHS (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The TG-630 iHS was brought out 7 years earlier than the S1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-630 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the TG-630 iHS matches up versus the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Panasonic S1

 TG-630 iHS S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 S1 TG-630 iHS 
ReleasedFebruary 2019January 2013Fresher by 73 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic S1

 TG-630 iHS S1 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-630 iHS comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the TG-630 iHS against the S1.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-630 iHS and S1 is 94 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-630 iHS and S1.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-630 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1 will offer extra detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older TG-630 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography factors
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
59
weather sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery (220 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good resolution (24MP)
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
81
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
32
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (1,021 grams)
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Olympus TG-630 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-630 iHS and Panasonic S1
 Olympus TG-630 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-630 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-08 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 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 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 167g (0.37 pounds) 1021g (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 pictures 380 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at release $200 $2,498