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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1R 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
  • Announced April 2015
  • Old Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Replacement is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic S1R, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the TG-4 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The TG-4 was announced 4 years before the S1R and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TG-4 matches up vs the S1R in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic S1R

 TG-4 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus TG-4

 S1R TG-4 
LaunchedFebruary 2019April 2015Fresher by 46 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kClearer screen (+1640k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic S1R

 TG-4 S1R 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 comes with exterior dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the TG-4 and the S1R.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and S1R is 90 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The visual here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and S1R.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TG-4 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S1R will offer more detail with its extra 31 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older TG-4 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography information
47
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
87
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
Panasonic S1R Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others (247g)
71
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competitors (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (380 shots)
slow fps (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (247g)
display is not selfie friendly
60
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
amazing MP (47 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (360 CIPA)
heavier than competitors (1,020g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
62
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
terrible battery pack (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others (247 grams)
32
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
heavier than competitors (1,020 grams)
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-04-13 2019-02-01
Physical type 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.54 pounds) 1020 gr (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 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory -
Card slots Single Two
Pricing at release $379 $3,698