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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
77
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40
Olympus E-410 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Olympus E-410
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 435g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
  • Launched June 2007
  • Other Name is EVOLT E-410
  • Replaced the Olympus E-400
  • Later Model is Olympus E-420
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-410 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-410 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The E-410 was announced 5 years earlier than the TS4 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-410 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the E-410 grades vs the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-410 over the Panasonic TS4

 E-410 TS4 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus E-410

 TS4 E-410 
RevealedJanuary 2012June 2007More modern by 56 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k215kCrisper screen (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-410 and Panasonic TS4

 E-410 TS4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-410 has outside measurements of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus E-410 versus Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the E-410 versus the TS4.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-410 and TS4 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specifications. The picture here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-410 and TS4.

Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-410 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS4 will show more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-410 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-410 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
56
you can focus manually
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-410 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
60
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-410 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect autofocus
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-410 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography information
49
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
good battery (310 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-410 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
50
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-410 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
9
no video
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
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Olympus E-410 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-410 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus E-410Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-410 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called EVOLT E-410 Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2007-06-14 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 215k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 435 grams (0.96 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 91 x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 494 not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch - $399