Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
- Announced January 2009
- Refreshed by Olympus SP-600 UZ
(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
- Released January 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- Successor is Panasonic TS5
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Below, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SP-590 UZ (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SP-590 UZ was announced 4 years earlier than the TS4 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SP-590 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SP-590 UZ matches up vs the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-590 UZ Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-590 UZ over the Panasonic TS4
SP-590 UZ | TS4 | |||
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Manually focus | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus SP-590 UZ
TS4 | SP-590 UZ | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2009 | Newer by 37 months |
Common features in the Olympus SP-590 UZ and Panasonic TS4
SP-590 UZ | TS4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SP-590 UZ features outer measurements of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SP-590 UZ versus the TS4.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-590 UZ and TS4 is 72 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SP-590 UZ and TS4.
All in all, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs but you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SP-590 UZ is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus SP-590 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SP-590 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-01-07 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-676mm (26.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 413 gr (0.91 lbs) | 197 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 310 images |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $249 | $399 |