Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
- 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2009
- Other Name is mju 550WP
(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
- Released January 2012
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Replaced the Panasonic TS3
- Successor is Panasonic TS5
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Here is a detailed analysis of the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 550WP (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe 550WP was brought out 4 years prior to the TS4 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the 550WP grades versus the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 550WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 550WP Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Panasonic TS4
550WP | TS4 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus 550WP
TS4 | 550WP | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Common features in the Olympus 550WP and Panasonic TS4
550WP | TS4 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus 550WP offers external measurements of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the 550WP and the TS4.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 550WP and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 550WP and TS4.
As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic TS4 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older 550WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
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Olympus 550WP vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 550WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Otherwise known as | mju 550WP | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2009-01-07 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 38-114mm (3.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-5.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 7cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 167 grams (0.37 pounds) | 197 grams (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $399 | $399 |