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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
68
Imaging
45
Features
45
Overall
45
Olympus E-520 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Olympus E-520
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 552g - 136 x 92 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2008
  • Superseded the Olympus E-510
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-520 over the Panasonic TS4

 E-520 TS4 
Focus manually More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus E-520

 TS4 E-520 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2008Fresher by 41 months

Common features in the Olympus E-520 and Panasonic TS4

 E-520 TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

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).

Check out the Olympus E-520 versus Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

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

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-520 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
59
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-520 Street photography features
Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-520 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
55
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good battery (650 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
resolution not great (10MP)
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-520 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
52
good battery (650 shots)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
66
good battery life (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-520 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
58
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
good battery (650 CIPA)
tiny screen (2.7")
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-520
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
9
can't shoot video
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus E-520 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-520 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus E-520Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus E-520 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Entry-Level DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2008-08-20 2012-01-31
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Amount of lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 input
Headphone input
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 552g (1.22 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 92 x 68mm (5.4" x 3.6" x 2.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 548 not tested
Other
Battery life 650 shots 310 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $400 $399