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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • Refreshed by Olympus TG-6
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Let's look more closely at the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic S1H, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-5 (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the TG-5 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) provide different sensor measurements.

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The TG-5 was revealed 3 years earlier than the S1H and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the TG-5 scores against the S1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Panasonic S1H

 TG-5 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Olympus TG-5

 S1H TG-5 
LaunchedAugust 2019May 2017Fresher by 27 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k460kCrisper display (+1870k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic S1H

 TG-5 S1H 
Manual focus Very precise focus

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-5 offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") along with a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TG-5 compared to the S1H.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-5 and S1H is 90 and 52 respectively.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-5 and S1H.

As you have seen, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TG-5 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older TG-5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography highlights
39
manual focus
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
85
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus TG-5
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than others in class (250g)
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1H Sports photography information
46
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (340 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-5
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
68
good battery (340 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (250g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
64
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count decent (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
57
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus TG-5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
34
rather wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (250g)
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
includes microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Olympus TG-5 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-5 and Panasonic S1H
 Olympus Tough TG-5Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-05-17 2019-08-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 25 225
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen 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
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 250g (0.55 pounds) 1052g (2.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 400 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Dual
Price at release $449 $3,998