Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-810 UZ & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Panasonic TS4
SP-810 UZ | TS4 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
TS4 | SP-810 UZ |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-810 UZ and Panasonic TS4
SP-810 UZ | TS4 | |||
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Introduced | July 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SP-810 UZ vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus SP-810 UZ | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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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 |