Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic TS4

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.