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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic S1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The TG-820 iHS was launched 8 years prior to the S1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic S1

 TG-820 iHS S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 S1 TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019February 2012More recent by 85 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1030kClearer display (+1070k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic S1

 TG-820 iHS S1 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has got outer measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements 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-820 iHS and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the TG-820 iHS compared to the S1.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and S1 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and S1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S1 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
27
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
Panasonic S1 Sports photography features
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery (380 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
59
weather proof
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
59
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
bad battery (380 shots)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
38
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
33
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021g)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic S1
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus TG-820 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-08 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI 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 area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 1,030k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech HyperCrystal III 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 - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting 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 3.50 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 206 gr (0.45 pounds) 1021 gr (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos 380 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch price $500 $2,498