Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic S1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-4 was launched 4 years earlier than the S1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-4 scores versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus TG-4 offers outside dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 compared to the S1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and S1 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and S1.

All in all, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic S1 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.