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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
26 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Olympus VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the VG-160 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The VG-160 was unveiled within a month of the TS4 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the VG-160 scores versus the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 VG-160 TS4 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Olympus VG-160

		

		

			
 TS4 VG-160 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 VG-160 TS4 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2012Same generation
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus VG-160 has got exterior dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
See the Olympus VG-160 versus Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the VG-160 against the TS4.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the VG-160 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the VG-160 and TS4.
Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to provide more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.
	
			Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
33
 resolution is good (14MP)
 provides face detect autofocus
 no manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
21
 lack of manual focus
 no external flash support
 resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
56
 lighter than competition in class (125g)
 fixed screen
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography features
26
 resolution is good (14MP)
 no shutter priority mode
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 bad battery power (165 per charge)
 lack of phase detect autofocus
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports tracking focus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 resolution not great (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Olympus VG-160
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
65
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 bad battery power (165 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
 better than average battery life (310 per charge)
 weather sealing
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (28mm)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
36
 fairly wide (26mm)
 screen is a good size (3")
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 no manual control
 no image stabilization
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 bad battery power (165 shots)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
41
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (310 per charge)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus VG-160 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
30
 fairly wide (26mm)
 provides face detect autofocus
 lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 no image stabilization
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
 lack of mic port
32
 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone jack
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Olympus VG-160 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus VG-160 and Panasonic TS4
 Olympus VG-160Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus VG-160 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2012-01-10 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 7cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Display tech TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 165 images 310 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-70B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $90 $399