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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Revealed August 2019
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Let's look closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S1H, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-1 iHS was launched 8 years before the S1H which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TG-1 iHS scores vs the S1H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic S1H

 TG-1 iHS S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S1H TG-1 iHS 
RevealedAugust 2019May 2012More modern by 88 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2330k610kCrisper screen (+1720k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S1H

 TG-1 iHS S1H 

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has exterior measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S1H in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TG-1 iHS compared to the S1H.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the TG-1 iHS and S1H is 91 and 52 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-1 iHS and S1H.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-1 iHS featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Panasonic S1H will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography features
27
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
Panasonic S1H Travel photography info
68
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery (400 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
46
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
36
rather wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
does have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (1,052g)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-05-08 2019-08-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 610 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 1052 gr (2.32 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photographs 400 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Price at launch $399 $3,998