Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
- 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
- Announced November 2013
- Replacement is Olympus 1s
(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
- Released January 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty close but the 1 (1/1.7") and TS4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 1 was launched 23 months after the TS4 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the 1 scores versus the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Panasonic TS4
1 | TS4 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 23 months | |
Manually focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus 1
TS4 | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Panasonic TS4
1 | TS4 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus 1 has physical measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Olympus 1 and Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 vs the TS4.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and TS4 is 79 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 and TS4.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The 1 contains the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower DOF simpler. The fresher 1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2013-11-25 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic VI | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-300mm (10.7x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 pounds) | 197 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 51 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 179 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 photographs | 310 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | BLS-5 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $700 | $399 |