Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 120 x 83 x 47mm
- Announced August 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus E-M10
- Later Model is Olympus E-M10 III
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 II (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the E-M10 II (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe E-M10 II was revealed 3 years later than the TS4 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M10 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-M10 II scores vs the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M10 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M10 II Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 II over the Panasonic TS4
E-M10 II | TS4 | |||
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Released | August 2015 | January 2012 | More recent by 44 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus E-M10 II
TS4 | E-M10 II |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M10 II and Panasonic TS4
E-M10 II | TS4 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M10 II has got external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and 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).
Examine the Olympus E-M10 II versus Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 II vs the TS4.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 II and TS4 is 82 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing specs. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 II and TS4.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M10 II with its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus E-M10 II will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer E-M10 II will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus E-M10 II vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M10 II | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2015-08-25 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VII | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m (ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, flash off, 1st-curtain slow sync w/redeye, 1st-curtain slow sync, 2nd-curtain slow sync, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p/30p/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p), 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 file format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 grams (0.86 lb) | 197 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 120 x 83 x 47mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 1.9") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 73 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 842 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 shots | 310 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-50 | - |
Self timer | Yes (12 sec., 2 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $499 | $399 |