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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Later Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT10
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus TG-4 versus Panasonic TS10, both Waterproof cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was launched 5 years later than the TS10 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the TG-4 scores against the TS10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic TS10

 TG-4 TS10 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2010More recent by 64 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Olympus TG-4

 TS10 TG-4 

Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS10

 TG-4 TS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus TG-4 provides external dimensions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 vs the TS10.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and TS10 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TG-4 and TS10.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to render more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer TG-4 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography factors
47
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus TG-4 Street photography details
Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
65
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery power (380 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus TG-4
Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
74
good battery power (380 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (247g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus TG-4 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
62
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus TG-4
Vlogging with Panasonic TS10
34
rather wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (247 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS10
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT10
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Launched 2015-04-13 2010-01-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VII Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.90 m
Flash modes Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 188 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-92B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $379 $249