Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS12
90 Imaging
41 Features
51 Overall
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95 Imaging
34 Features
14 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
- Revealed April 2015
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
- Updated by Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Introduced April 2009
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS12 Overview
Below is a extended analysis of the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic FS12, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TG-4 was unveiled 6 years later than the FS12 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus TG-4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the TG-4 scores versus the FS12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS12 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic FS12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic FS12
TG-4 | FS12 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | April 2009 | More recent by 73 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Olympus TG-4
FS12 | TG-4 |
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Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic FS12
TG-4 | FS12 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS12 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus TG-4 features external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Panasonic FS12 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic FS12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the TG-4 versus the FS12.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TG-4 and FS12 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS12 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and FS12.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS12 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic FS12 Specifications
Olympus Tough TG-4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus Tough TG-4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 |
Class | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2015-04-13 | 2009-04-17 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 31-124mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 247g (0.54 pounds) | 129g (0.28 pounds) |
Dimensions | 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 | 380 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-92B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $379 | $228 |