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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
78 Imaging
39 Features
36 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Olympus SP-620 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-525mm (F3.1-5.8) lens
  • 435g - 110 x 74 x 74mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SP-610UZ
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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SP-620 UZ (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SP-620 UZ was unveiled within a month of the TS4 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SP-620 UZ scores vs the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-620 UZ over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ TS4 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus SP-620 UZ

		

		

			
 TS4 SP-620 UZ 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 SP-620 UZ TS4 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar age
Manually focus  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-620 UZ enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") having a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SP-620 UZ vs the TS4.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-620 UZ and TS4 is 78 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-620 UZ and TS4.
Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SP-620 UZ to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focusing
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
21
 lack of manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 fixed screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
48
 long zoom range (25-525mm  21.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 great battery life (310 per charge)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
61
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 rather wide (25mm)
 long reach (525mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
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 great battery life (310 CIPA)
 environment proof
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-620 UZ
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
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 rather wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 no manual control
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proof
 great battery life (310 CIPA)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SP-620 UZ Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
28
 rather wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.1)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external microphone port
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 missing external mic port
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Olympus SP-620 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-620 UZ and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus SP-620 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SP-620 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2012-01-10 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-525mm (21.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 6.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 435 grams (0.96 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") 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 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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