Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4
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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Launched January 2013
(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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Older Model is Panasonic TS3
- Successor is Panasonic TS5

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The XZ-10 was revealed 13 months later than the TS4 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the XZ-10 grades vs the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Panasonic TS4
XZ-10 | TS4 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 13 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus XZ-10
TS4 | XZ-10 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-10 and Panasonic TS4
XZ-10 | TS4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).
Take a look at the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 compared to the TS4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-10 and TS4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-10 and TS4.
Plainly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern XZ-10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2013-01-30 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | 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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 35 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.7 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | 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 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221 grams (0.49 lb) | 197 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 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 | 240 pictures | 310 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $428 | $399 |