Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The TG-1 iHS was announced 7 years earlier than the S1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TG-1 iHS scores against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has got exterior dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS versus the S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and S1 is 91 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and S1.

To sum up, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TG-1 iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1 will render extra detail with its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.