Olympus E-500 vs Panasonic TS4

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic TS4, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-500 (8MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the E-500 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The E-500 was revealed 7 years before the TS4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-500 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-500 grades vs the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-500 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-500 enjoys physical dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 66mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.6") and a weight of 479 grams (1.06 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus E-500 and Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-500 vs the TS4.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-500 and TS4 is 70 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-500 and TS4.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The E-500 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS4 will result in greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older E-500 will be behind in sensor technology.