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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
54
Imaging
62
Features
93
Overall
74
Olympus OM-D E-M1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Olympus E-M1X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 997g - 144 x 147 x 75mm
  • Launched January 2019
  • Superseded the Olympus E-M1 II
Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the E-M1X (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the E-M1X (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The E-M1X was manufactured 7 years later than the TS4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M1X being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the E-M1X scores against the TS4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1X over the Panasonic TS4

 E-M1X TS4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2012More recent by 85 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1037k230kCrisper screen (+807k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus E-M1X

 TS4 E-M1X 

Common features in the Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic TS4

 E-M1X TS4 

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-M1X has external dimensions of 144mm x 147mm x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 997 grams (2.20 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the E-M1X compared to the TS4.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-M1X and TS4 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-M1X and TS4.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The E-M1X because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Olympus E-M1X will render more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer E-M1X provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus E-M1X
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
67
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (997g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-M1X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (60.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Travel photography information
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography information
68
better than average battery pack (870 per charge)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
good MP (20MP)
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (997g)
66
good battery life (310 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-M1X Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (870 CIPA)
two card slots
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery life (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-M1X
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
68
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (997g)
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus E-M1X vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-M1X and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus OM-D E-M1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus OM-D E-M1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2019-01-24 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic VIII Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.4 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 226.2mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 121 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,037 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen 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 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 60.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options 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
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 237 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (USB-PD allows charging by laptop or external power bank) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 997g (2.20 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 144 x 147 x 75mm (5.7" x 5.8" x 3.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 870 images 310 images
Style of battery Built-in Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at release $2,999 $399