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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
96
Overall
75
Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 580g - 134 x 91 x 69mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
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
  • Released January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M1 III (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the E-M1 III (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The E-M1 III was manufactured 8 years later than the TS4 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M1 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the E-M1 III grades vs the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 III over the Panasonic TS4

 E-M1 III TS4 
ReleasedFebruary 2020January 2012Fresher by 98 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1037k230kCrisper display (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus E-M1 III

 TS4 E-M1 III 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic TS4

 E-M1 III TS4 

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 III has got outer dimensions of 134mm x 91mm x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") along with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus E-M1 III versus Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the E-M1 III versus the TS4.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 III and TS4 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 III and TS4.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-M1 III featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 III will resolve greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent E-M1 III is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
77
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-M1 III
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
81
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (60.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
79
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
screen is selfie friendly
66
great battery pack (310 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
81
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M1 III Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Olympus E-M1 III vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1 III and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2020-02-11 2012-01-31
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic IX Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 121 23
Cross type focus points 121 -
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,037k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 60.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(1st curtain), Slow sync.(2nd curtain), Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 580g (1.28 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 91 x 69mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots 310 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLH-1 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II on first slot) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at release $1,800 $399