Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
- Announced October 2013
- Updated by Olympus E-M1 II
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- Updated by Panasonic TS5
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the E-M1 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the E-M1 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe E-M1 was released 22 months after the TS4 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the E-M1 scores vs the TS4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus E-M1 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Panasonic TS4
E-M1 | TS4 | |||
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Launched | October 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 22 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper display (+807k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus E-M1
TS4 | E-M1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M1 and Panasonic TS4
E-M1 | TS4 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 compared to the TS4.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1 and TS4 is 71 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1 and TS4.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-M1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-M1 will render greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-M1 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus OM-D E-M1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-10-28 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePIC VII | 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 area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.74x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Flash Auto, 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 497 grams (1.10 lbs) | 197 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 757 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 310 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLN-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $799 | $399 |