Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1
Portability
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
90 Imaging
38 Features
51 Overall
43
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
(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- Superseded the Olympus TG-4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)
(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
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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2019 |  | May 2017 | More modern by 20 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 460k | Crisper 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.
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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and S1 is 90 and 54 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
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Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
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")
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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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)
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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Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
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
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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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
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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Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
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")
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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Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
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)
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
| Olympus Tough TG-5 | Panasonic 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 |