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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
90 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Olympus Tough TG-4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97 Imaging
39 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Olympus TG-4
(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
  • Released April 2015
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Newer Model is Olympus TG-5
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic XS1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the TG-4 (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The TG-4 was introduced 2 years after the XS1 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TG-4 grades versus the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Panasonic XS1

		

		

			
 TG-4 XS1 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2013Newer by 28 months
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus TG-4

		

		

			
 XS1 TG-4 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic XS1

		

		

			
 TG-4 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display  Neither comes with Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus TG-4 comes with physical 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) and the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic XS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the TG-4 and the XS1.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TG-4 and XS1 is 90 and 97 respectively.
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TG-4 and XS1.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you have to consider the age  of the products into consideration. The more recent TG-4 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
	
			Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
Portrait photography with Panasonic XS1
46
 focusing manually
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW files
 lack of manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
30
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Street photography features
Panasonic XS1 Street photography features
65
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 heavier than others (247g)
64
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (103g)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography advice
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography advice
47
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 great battery life (380 shots)
 max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
40
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 supports tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
74
 great battery life (380 shots)
 weather sealing
 MP count decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 heavier than others (247 grams)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
69
 lighter than competition (103g)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography highlights
62
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 lack of manual exposure
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
38
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus TG-4 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic support
 heavier than others (247g)
31
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition (103g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of external mic jack
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Olympus TG-4 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus TG-4 and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus Tough TG-4Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Tough TG-4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2015-04-13 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-100mm (4.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600) 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 247 grams (0.54 lb) 103 grams (0.23 lb)
Dimensions 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
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 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack 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
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $379 $130