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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Released May 2012
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TG-1 iHS (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TG-1 iHS was manufactured 17 months later than the S1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the TG-1 iHS grades versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Panasonic S1

 TG-1 iHS S1 
AnnouncedMay 2012January 2011Fresher by 17 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 S1 TG-1 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S1

 TG-1 iHS S1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus TG-1 iHS has outside dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-1 iHS vs the S1.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-1 iHS and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-1 iHS and S1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The newer TG-1 iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
27
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than average (117 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
46
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
33
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-1 iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
36
pretty wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-1 iHS and Panasonic S1
 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-05-08 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VI Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 610 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 240 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $269