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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Successor is Olympus TG-4
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic S1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the TG-3 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-3 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-3 was unveiled 5 years prior to the S1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-3 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TG-3 matches up against the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic S1

 TG-3 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-3

 S1 TG-3 
RevealedFebruary 2019March 2014More recent by 58 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic S1

 TG-3 S1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-3 features physical dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-3 versus Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TG-3 vs the S1.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and S1 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-3 and S1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-3 having a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will offer more detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older TG-3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
37
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
Panasonic S1 Street photography details
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (247g)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus TG-3
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (330 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery life (380 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
74
good battery life (330 per charge)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
59
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent MP (24MP)
low battery life (380 shots)
heavier than average (1,021g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-3
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
56
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery life (330 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
81
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery life (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-3 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (247g)
32
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average (1,021g)
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus Tough TG-3Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-3 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-31 2019-02-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED 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
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 1021 grams (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 330 shots 380 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory -
Card slots One 2
Pricing at release $350 $2,498