Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1
Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
45
Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 253g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Revealed May 2019
- Older Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Announced February 2019
Photography Glossary Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and S1 (24MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.
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Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the TG-6 grades vs the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic S1
| TG-6 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Olympus TG-6
| S1 | TG-6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+1060k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic S1
| TG-6 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2019 |  | February 2019 | Similar generation |
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-6 has outside measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TG-6 vs the S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-6 and S1 is 90 and 54 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic below might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TG-6 and S1.
Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TG-6 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
focusing manually
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Panasonic S1 Street photography info
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (253g)
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
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Olympus TG-6 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
max fps high (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (340 per charge)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery life (380 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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good battery (340 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average in class (253 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24MP)
not so great battery life (380 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,021 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
good battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
not so great battery life (380 per charge)
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Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (253g)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus Tough TG-6 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
| Class | Waterproof | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2019-05-22 | 2019-02-01 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | TruePic VIII | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 25 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Leica L |
| Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 30 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 2,100k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 20.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Slow sync. (1st curtain), Red-eye Slow sync. (1st curtain), Fill- in, Manual, Flash Off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/320s |
| 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 PC | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Mic 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 253g (0.56 lb) | 1021g (2.25 lb) |
| Physical 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 rating | not tested | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3333 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 images | 380 images |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) | - |
| Card slots | Single | Two |
| Price at release | $449 | $2,498 |