Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS4

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Pro DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The E-1 was revealed 9 years earlier than the TS4 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-1 scores versus the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-1 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-1 provides outer dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") having a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-1 vs Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the E-1 vs the TS4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-1 and TS4 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and TS4.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS4 will deliver extra detail because of its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.