Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS4

In this article, we are matching up the Olympus E-520 versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the E-520 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-520 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-520 was introduced 4 years earlier than the TS4 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-520 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the E-520 matches up against the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus E-520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-520 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus E-520 has got outside dimensions of 136mm x 92mm x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the E-520 and the TS4.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-520 and TS4 is 68 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-520 and TS4.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The E-520 with its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS4 will produce greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older E-520 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.