Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
- Announced January 2014
(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
- Announced January 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
- Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Panasonic TS4
SP-100 | TS4 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2012 | Newer by 25 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus SP-100
TS4 | SP-100 |
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Common features in the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic TS4
SP-100 | TS4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
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).
Check the Olympus SP-100 and Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Olympus SP-100 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Stylus SP-100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Announced | 2014-01-29 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-1200mm (50.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 920k dot | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 594 gr (1.31 lbs) | 197 gr (0.43 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 310 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $400 | $399 |