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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
83
Overall
70
Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Olympus E-M10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 383g - 122 x 84 x 49mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Previous Model is Olympus E-M10 III
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS2
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the E-M10 IV (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the E-M10 IV (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The E-M10 IV was revealed 11 years after the TS1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M10 IV being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the E-M10 IV grades vs the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M10 IV over the Panasonic TS1

 E-M10 IV TS1 
IntroducedAugust 2020January 2009More modern by 141 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Olympus E-M10 IV

 TS1 E-M10 IV 

Common features in the Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic TS1

 E-M10 IV TS1 

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 IV has got outside dimensions of 122mm x 84mm x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Olympus E-M10 IV versus Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the E-M10 IV and the TS1.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-M10 IV and TS1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M10 IV and TS1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The E-M10 IV with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus E-M10 IV will offer greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger E-M10 IV should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M10 IV
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Street photography information
Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
84
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Sports photography information
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography information
72
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect AF
29
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Travel photography info
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography info
84
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography factors
82
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-M10 IV Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging highlights
78
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
no microphone port
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Olympus E-M10 IV vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M10 IV and Panasonic TS1
 Olympus OM-D E-M10 IVPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M10 IV Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2020-08-04 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic VIII -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 121 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.7 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.20 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash settings Redeye, fill-in, off, redeye 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
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 52 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 189 gr (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 84 x 49mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model BLS-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $699 $380