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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
78 Imaging
37 Features
34 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
35 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-800 UZ
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SP-810 UZ (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SP-810 UZ was manufactured 6 months prior to the TS4 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-810 UZ matches up against the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic TS4

          

          

            
 SP-810 UZ TS4 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

          

          

            
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Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS4

          

          

            
 SP-810 UZ TS4 
IntroducedJuly 2011January 2012Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch screen  No Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SP-810 UZ enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 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).
Analyze the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SP-810 UZ and the TS4.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SP-810 UZ and TS4 is 78 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-810 UZ and TS4.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SP-810 UZ to deliver greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

            Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
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 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 supports face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 cannot use external flash
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
21
 manual focus not available
 external flash not possible
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
50
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no moving screen
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
40
 great zoom range (24-864mm  36.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14MP)
 supports tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 low fps (0.7 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
37
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (310 shots)
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
61
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (864mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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 better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 low resolution (12MP)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (14 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 lack of manual mode
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (310 per charge)
 manual focus not available
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 low resolution (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Olympus SP-810 UZ
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focusing
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no mic port
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 decently wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 missing external mic port
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus SP-810 UZPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SP-810 UZ Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2011-07-27 2012-01-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-864mm (36.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 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 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 0.7 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 6.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AE bracketing    
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) 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 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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 413 grams (0.91 lb) 197 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $280 $399