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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Revealed May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
Photography Glossary

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic S1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TG-5 was announced 20 months prior to the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the TG-5 matches up against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic S1

 TG-5 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-5

 S1 TG-5 
LaunchedFebruary 2019May 2017More modern by 20 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kCrisper display (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic S1

 TG-5 S1 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-5 offers external measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the TG-5 vs the S1.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and S1 is 90 and 54 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-5 and S1.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TG-5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged TG-5 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
39
has manual focus
features face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
85
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-5
Street photography with Panasonic S1
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
70
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
46
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
bad battery life (380 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (250g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
59
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (380 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,021 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (340 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery life (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (250 grams)
32
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,021g)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic S1
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-05-17 2019-02-01
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic VIII 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 12MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 25 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 460k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 1021g (2.25 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 340 pictures 380 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) -
Card slots Single 2
Retail price $449 $2,498