Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic TS4

On this page, we are analyzing the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-1 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very close but the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and TS4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-1 was released 12 months before the TS4 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XZ-1 matches up vs the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the XZ-1 and the TS4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XZ-1 and TS4 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-1 and TS4.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-1 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS4 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged XZ-1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.