Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H

In this article, we are comparing the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and S1H (24MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TG-4 was unveiled 5 years prior to the S1H and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the TG-4 grades against the S1H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 provides physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the TG-4 compared to the S1H.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and S1H is 90 and 52 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and S1H.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TG-4 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1H will provide you with greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TG-4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.