Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1H
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1H 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
- Released August 2011
(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
- Announced August 2019

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1H Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic S1H, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the TG-810 (14MP) and S1H (24MP) and the TG-810 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

The TG-810 was released 9 years earlier than the S1H which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-810 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-810 matches up against the S1H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1H Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-810 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-810 Gallery & Panasonic S1H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Panasonic S1H
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus TG-810
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Announced | August 2019 | ![]() | August 2011 | More modern by 97 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen dimensions | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2330k | ![]() | 920k | Clearer screen (+1410k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-810 and Panasonic S1H
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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-810 enjoys exterior dimensions of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-810 versus Panasonic S1H in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the TG-810 and the S1H.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-810 and S1H is 92 and 52 respectively.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-810 and S1H.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The TG-810 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged TG-810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus TG-810 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications
Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus TG-810 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H |
Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-08-16 | 2019-08-28 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | 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 | 14 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
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 images | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 225 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 2,330 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per second | 9.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.20 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | 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 synchronize | - | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 5952x3988 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) | 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 400 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Pricing at launch | $428 | $3,998 |