Olympus TG-1 iHS vs Panasonic S1

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.