Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic S1
TG-820 iHS | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
S1 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Announced | February 2019 | February 2012 | More recent by 85 months | |
Manual focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 1030k | Clearer display (+1070k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic S1
TG-820 iHS | S1 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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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 |