Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Introduced February 2011
(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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Old Model is Panasonic TS3
- Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Following is a complete overview of the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-10 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe SZ-10 was revealed 11 months earlier than the TS4 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-10 matches up versus the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Panasonic TS4
SZ-10 | TS4 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus SZ-10
TS4 | SZ-10 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | February 2011 | More modern by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic TS4
SZ-10 | TS4 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-10 offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-10 and Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-10 compared to the TS4.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-10 and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-10 and TS4.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-10 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-02-08 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-504mm (18.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-4.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.10 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) | 197 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 | 220 images | 310 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $300 | $399 |