Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs
(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
- 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
- Launched February 2012
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Introduced August 2019
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Overview
Below, we are evaluating the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) possess different sensor size.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TG-820 iHS was manufactured 8 years before the S1H and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the TG-820 iHS scores against the S1H when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus TG-820 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery & Panasonic S1H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic S1H
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
S1H | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Introduced | August 2019 | February 2012 | More recent by 91 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2330k | 1030k | Clearer display (+1300k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic S1H
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-820 iHS provides exterior dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).
Compare the Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the S1H.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-820 iHS and S1H is 92 and 52 respectively.
Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-820 iHS and S1H.
To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-820 iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with more detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Specifications
Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus TG-820 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H |
Category | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
Launched | 2012-02-08 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Leica L |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 30 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3.2 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,030k dot | 2,330k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display 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 | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/320 seconds |
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) | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 5952x3988 |
Video file 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 |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 206 grams (0.45 pounds) | 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 pictures | 400 pictures |
Type of battery | 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 | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | One | Two |
Retail pricing | $500 | $3,998 |