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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
77
Imaging
45
Features
36
Overall
41
Olympus E-450 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Olympus E-450
(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  • Superseded the Olympus E-330
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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-450 over the Panasonic TS4

 E-450 TS4 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus E-450

 TS4 E-450 
LaunchedJanuary 2012March 2009More modern by 34 months

Common features in the Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS4

 E-450 TS4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-450 and TS4 is 77 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-450 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
57
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-450 Street photography features
Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (426g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
39
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 shots)
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-450 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
53
lighter than competition (426 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
66
good battery pack (310 shots)
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-450 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
47
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
not so great battery power (500 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery pack (310 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-450 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
9
no video shooting
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus E-450 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-450 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus E-450Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
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