Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2012
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Launched January 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Superseded the Panasonic TS3
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the E-PL5 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL5 was brought out 8 months after the TS4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the E-PL5 grades versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PL5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Panasonic TS4
E-PL5 | TS4 | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | January 2012 | Newer by 8 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus E-PL5
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Panasonic TS4
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL5 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Examine the Olympus E-PL5 versus Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PL5 vs the TS4.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the E-PL5 and TS4 is 88 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and TS4.
All in all, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 due to its larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus E-PL5 will give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer E-PL5 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 325g (0.72 pounds) | 197g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 889 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 310 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $400 | $399 |