Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 355g - 121 x 70 x 36mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Successor is Olympus E-P2
(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
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
- Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-P1 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the E-P1 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe E-P1 was launched 3 years before the TS4 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-P1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the E-P1 matches up vs the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-P1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P1 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P1 over the Panasonic TS4
E-P1 | TS4 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus E-P1
TS4 | E-P1 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-P1 and Panasonic TS4
E-P1 | TS4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-P1 provides external dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-P1 versus Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the E-P1 against the TS4.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the E-P1 and TS4 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The visual here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the E-P1 and TS4.
As you have seen, the two cameras come with the identical resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The E-P1 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field simpler. The older E-P1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-P1 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-P1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-07-29 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | HyperCrystal LCD with AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 355g (0.78 lbs) | 197g (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 121 x 70 x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 55 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photos | 310 photos |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-1 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $182 | $399 |