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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus TG-2 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 - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1R, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the TG-2 iHS (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the TG-2 iHS (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) have different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-2 iHS was introduced 6 years prior to the S1R and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TG-2 iHS matches up versus the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Panasonic S1R

 TG-2 iHS S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 S1R TG-2 iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2019June 2013More recent by 68 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k610kClearer screen (+1490k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic S1R

 TG-2 iHS S1R 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-2 iHS has outside measurements of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-2 iHS against the S1R.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-2 iHS and S1R is 91 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-2 iHS and S1R.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-2 iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic S1R will result in extra detail using its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The older TG-2 iHS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography features
27
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
87
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
great resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic S1R Sports photography information
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
68
good battery life (350 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
great resolution (47MP)
bad battery (360 shots)
heavier than others (1,020g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
46
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
good battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1R Vlogging factors
36
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
32
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than others (1,020 grams)
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Olympus TG-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-2 iHS and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2013-06-28 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 610 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology OLED -
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 quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 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
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 230g (0.51 lbs) 1020g (2.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 350 shots 360 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots One 2
Retail pricing $380 $3,698