Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
- Introduced January 2010
- Alternate Name is mju 7030
(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
- Introduced January 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Older Model is Panasonic TS3
- Successor is Panasonic TS5
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
In this article, we are comparing the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the 7030 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 7030 was released 3 years earlier than the TS4 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 7030 matches up versus the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus 7030 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are available at Olympus 7030 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Panasonic TS4
7030 | TS4 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus 7030
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 25 months |
Common features in the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS4
7030 | TS4 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 7030 has got exterior measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Olympus 7030 and Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the 7030 and the TS4.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the 7030 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 7030 and TS4.
Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus 7030 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 7030 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Olympus 7030 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus 7030 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also referred to as | mju 7030 | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2010-01-07 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III | 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 | 14MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 16:9 and 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 3216 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-196mm (7.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 2cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.70 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 140 gr (0.31 lbs) | 197 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $179 | $399 |