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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Olympus SP-610UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • New Model is Olympus SP-620 UZ
Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SP-610UZ was launched 13 months earlier than the TS4 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SP-610UZ matches up against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Panasonic TS4

 SP-610UZ TS4 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 TS4 SP-610UZ 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS4

 SP-610UZ TS4 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-610UZ enjoys exterior measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while 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 SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ versus the TS4.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and TS4 is 79 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and TS4.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
28
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
61
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
good battery power (310 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery power (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Olympus SP-610UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-610UZ and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus SP-610UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-610UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-01-06 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-616mm (22.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 405 grams (0.89 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 images 310 images
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $299 $399