Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1H

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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.

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.

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.