Olympus 1 vs Panasonic TS4

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.