Olympus SZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.