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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Revealed April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Introduced February 2019
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

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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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic S1

 TG-4 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-4

 S1 TG-4 
IntroducedFebruary 2019April 2015Fresher by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic S1

 TG-4 S1 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

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

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
47
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (247g)
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (380 shots)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery (380 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
74
better than average battery power (380 shots)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
59
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
bad battery (380 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
62
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic support
heavier than competitors (247g)
32
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,021g)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-04-13 2019-02-01
Body design 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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest boosted ISO - 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 25 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 1021g (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 All around 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 380 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory -
Storage slots One Two
Pricing at launch $379 $2,498