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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic S1H, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The TG-2 iHS was revealed 7 years earlier than the S1H and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TG-2 iHS scores against the S1H with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic S1H

 TG-2 iHS S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S1H TG-2 iHS 
ReleasedAugust 2019June 2013Fresher by 75 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k610kClearer display (+1720k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic S1H

 TG-2 iHS S1H 

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-2 iHS provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic S1H in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TG-2 iHS versus the S1H.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TG-2 iHS and S1H is 91 and 52 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-2 iHS and S1H.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-2 iHS with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography details
27
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
85
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
68
good battery (350 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
46
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
good battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
terrible battery pack (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
36
rather wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic port
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-06-28 2019-08-28
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 12MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 610k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230 gr (0.51 lb) 1052 gr (2.32 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
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 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One 2
Price at release $380 $3,998