Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic TS4

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TG-4 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TG-4 was introduced 3 years after the TS4 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TG-4 grades versus the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Tough TG-4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus TG-4 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus TG-4 comes with external measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TG-4 against the TS4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the TG-4 and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TG-4 and TS4.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher TG-4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.