Olympus SH-1 vs Panasonic TS4

Following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SH-1 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the SH-1 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SH-1 was released 2 years after the TS4 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SH-1 grades versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus SH-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SH-1 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SH-1 has got exterior measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the SH-1 compared to the TS4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SH-1 and TS4 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SH-1 and TS4.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SH-1 to give you extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SH-1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.