Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS4

Let's look a little more in depth at the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SP-100 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SP-100 was announced 2 years after the TS4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SP-100 grades versus the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus Stylus SP-100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SP-100 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus SP-100 has physical measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") with a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SP-100 versus the TS4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-100 and TS4 is 63 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-100 and TS4.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-100 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The younger SP-100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.