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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Olympus TG-820 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus TG-820 iHS
(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
Panasonic S1H
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Panasonic S1H

 TG-820 iHS S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 S1H TG-820 iHS 
IntroducedAugust 2019February 2012More recent by 91 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1030kClearer display (+1300k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic S1H

 TG-820 iHS S1H 

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).

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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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
27
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic S1H Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography features
Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS Travel photography information
Panasonic S1H Travel photography information
59
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low battery (220 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (400 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no mic socket
70
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus TG-820 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
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