Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 362g - 114 x 72 x 42mm
- Introduced February 2011
- Superseded the Olympus E-PL1s
- Successor is Olympus E-PL3
(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
- Revealed January 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
- Updated by Panasonic TS5
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PL2 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the E-PL2 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe E-PL2 was brought out 11 months earlier than the TS4 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PL2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the E-PL2 scores vs the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus PEN E-PL2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL2 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL2 over the Panasonic TS4
E-PL2 | TS4 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus E-PL2
TS4 | E-PL2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | February 2011 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus E-PL2 and Panasonic TS4
E-PL2 | TS4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Missing Touch screen |
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL2 comes with outside measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") along with a weight of 362 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check out the Olympus E-PL2 versus Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the E-PL2 vs the TS4.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL2 and TS4 is 85 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the E-PL2 and TS4.
Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL2 has the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged E-PL2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL2 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-02-11 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | HyperCrystal LCD AR(Anti-Reflective) coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 | 362g (0.80 lb) | 197g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 42mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.7") | 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 | 10.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | 310 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $399 |