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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S1R, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the TG-1 iHS (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The TG-1 iHS was brought out 7 years before the S1R which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-1 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the TG-1 iHS scores versus the S1R with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic S1R

 TG-1 iHS S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S1R TG-1 iHS 
RevealedFebruary 2019May 2012Newer by 82 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k610kCrisper display (+1490k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S1R

 TG-1 iHS S1R 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-1 iHS offers physical dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S1R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the S1R.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TG-1 iHS and S1R is 91 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-1 iHS and S1R.

Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TG-1 iHS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic S1R will result in extra detail having its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged TG-1 iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography information
27
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
87
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count great (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery pack (360 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-1 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
68
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
60
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count great (47MP)
low battery pack (360 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,020 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography info
46
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
better than average battery (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (47 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
low battery pack (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1R Vlogging factors
36
rather wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
32
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,020 grams)
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2012-05-08 2019-02-01
Physical type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 610k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 1020 gr (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 350 photos 360 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Card slots Single 2
Retail cost $399 $3,698