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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
90 Imaging
39 Features
54 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus TG-6
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Released February 2019
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1R, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TG-6 (12MP) and S1R (47MP) and the TG-6 (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The TG-6 was announced 4 months later than the S1R and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus TG-6 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TG-6 grades versus the S1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-6 over the Panasonic S1R

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus TG-6

		

		

			
 S1R TG-6 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic S1R

		

		

			
 TG-6 S1R 
ReleasedMay 2019February 2019Similar age
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-6 has got physical dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 253 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).
Check out the Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1R in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TG-6 compared to the S1R.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TG-6 and S1R is 90 and 54 respectively.
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The visual below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-6 and S1R.
As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TG-6 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic S1R will give greater detail with its extra 35MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs more aggressively.
	
			Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus TG-6 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
40
 focusing manually
 offers face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
87
 you can focus manually
 high flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
 great megapixels (47MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Street photography info
Panasonic S1R Street photography info
65
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competitors (253 grams)
71
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 includes touch to focus
 environment proof
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than average (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
47
 high fps (20.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers tracking focus
 weather proof
 great battery pack (340 CIPA)
 no shutter priority
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
78
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great megapixels (47 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 not so great battery power (360 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
68
 great battery pack (340 per charge)
 weather proof
 has built in flash
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than competitors (253 grams)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
60
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 includes touch to focus
 great megapixels (47 megapixels)
 not so great battery power (360 per charge)
 heavier than average (1,020g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography details
57
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 weather proof
 great battery pack (340 CIPA)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 manual mode not available
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
82
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great megapixels (47MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 not so great battery power (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus TG-6 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
34
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detect focusing
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 lack of mic support
 heavier than competitors (253g)
32
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 has external mic port
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 heavier than average (1,020g)
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Olympus TG-6 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-6 and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus Tough TG-6Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus Tough TG-6 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Waterproof Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-05-22 2019-02-01
Body design 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 25 225
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PC 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 253g (0.56 pounds) 1020g (2.25 pounds)
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 All around 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 340 photos 360 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-92B -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I support) -
Storage slots One Dual
Retail cost $449 $3,698