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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic S1H

 TG-4 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus TG-4

 S1H TG-4 
AnnouncedAugust 2019April 2015More recent by 53 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k460kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic S1H

 TG-4 S1H 
Manual focus More exact focus

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

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

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography advice
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
85
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
Panasonic S1H Street photography info
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (247g)
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery power (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery (400 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
74
great battery power (380 shots)
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors (247g)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
bad battery (400 CIPA)
more heavy than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
weather proof
great battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competitors (247 grams)
70
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (1,052g)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-04-13 2019-08-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VII Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 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
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 25 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/320 secs
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) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247 grams (0.54 pounds) 1052 grams (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 400 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 2
Cost at launch $379 $3,998