Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 265g - 110 x 64 x 34mm
- Announced November 2011
- Later Model is Olympus E-PM2
(Full Review)
- 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
- Announced January 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- Renewed by Panasonic TS5
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic TS4, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PM1 was manufactured 2 months prior to the TS4 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the E-PM1 grades vs the TS4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PM1 over the Panasonic TS4
E-PM1 | TS4 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus E-PM1
TS4 | E-PM1 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic TS4
E-PM1 | TS4 | |||
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Announced | November 2011 | January 2012 | Same age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-PM1 has got outside dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the E-PM1 vs the TS4.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the E-PM1 and TS4 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PM1 and TS4.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The E-PM1 contains the larger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult.
Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-11-23 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4032 x 3024 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k 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 | 6.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 file format | AVCHD, 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 265 gr (0.58 lb) | 197 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 64 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 499 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 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 feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $499 | $399 |