Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
- 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched August 2011
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
- Launched February 2019

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
In this article, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

The TG-810 was announced 8 years before the S1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-810 grades versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic S1
TG-810 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-810
S1 | TG-810 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | ![]() | August 2011 | Newer by 90 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+1180k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic S1
TG-810 | S1 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-810 has got physical measurements of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-810 versus the S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and S1 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-810 and S1.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TG-810 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1 will produce greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2019-02-01 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 | 14MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 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 pictures | ||
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 | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 30 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3.2" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 2,100k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/320s |
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) | 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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 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 | 220 photos | 380 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | Single | 2 |
Cost at launch | $428 | $2,498 |