Olympus TG-820 iHS vs Panasonic S1R

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic S1R, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the TG-820 iHS (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the TG-820 iHS (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The TG-820 iHS was released 8 years prior to the S1R and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-820 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TG-820 iHS matches up vs the S1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus TG-820 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-820 iHS has outside measurements of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-820 iHS versus Panasonic S1R in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-820 iHS versus the S1R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-820 iHS and S1R is 92 and 54 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-820 iHS and S1R.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-820 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older TG-820 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.