Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 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.
Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Tough TG-3 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus TG-3 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Panasonic S1
TG-3 | S1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-3
S1 | TG-3 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | March 2014 | More recent by 58 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 460k | Clearer display (+1640k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-3 and Panasonic S1
TG-3 | S1 | |||
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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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TG-3 and S1 is 90 and 54 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-3 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-3 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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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 |