Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- No Video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 426g - 130 x 91 x 53mm
- Launched March 2009
- Superseded the Olympus E-330
(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
- Launched January 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Superseded the Panasonic TS3
- Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-450 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively similar but the E-450 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe E-450 was brought out 3 years earlier than the TS4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the E-450 scores against the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus E-450 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus E-450 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic TS4
E-450 | TS4 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus E-450
TS4 | E-450 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | March 2009 | More modern by 34 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS4
E-450 | TS4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-450 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 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).
Contrast the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the E-450 compared to the TS4.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and TS4 is 77 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the E-450 and TS4.
Clearly, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-450 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS4 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged E-450 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus E-450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus E-450 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Category | Entry-Level DSLR | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-03-31 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 3 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 45 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.46x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 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 data format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 426 gr (0.94 lbs) | 197 gr (0.43 lbs) |
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 Overall rating | 56 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 512 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 photos | 310 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $138 | $399 |