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Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
59
Imaging
67
Features
92
Overall
77
Canon EOS 80D front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Canon 80D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 730g - 139 x 105 x 79mm
  • Introduced February 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 70D
  • New Model is Canon 90D
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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Canon 80D and Panasonic TS4, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the 80D (24MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the 80D (APS-C) and TS4 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The 80D was launched 4 years after the TS4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon 80D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the 80D scores against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 80D over the Panasonic TS4

 80D TS4 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2012Newer by 50 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon 80D

 TS4 80D 

Common features in the Canon 80D and Panasonic TS4

 80D TS4 

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 80D features exterior dimensions of 139mm x 105mm x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 80D against the TS4.

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 80D and TS4 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the 80D and TS4.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 80D due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Canon 80D will render more detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger 80D provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 80D Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon 80D as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
69
screen can move to multiple angles
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proof
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 80D
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 80D
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
77
environment proof
includes touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
66
good battery life (310 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 80D
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 80D Vlogging info
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
70
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
no image stabilization
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Canon 80D vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 80D and Panasonic TS4
 Canon EOS 80DPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon EOS 80D Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Introduced 2016-02-18 2012-01-31
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.5 x 15mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 337.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 16000 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 45 23
Cross focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 730 grams (1.61 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 105 x 79mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 3.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 1135 not tested
Other
Battery life 960 photographs 310 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,199 $399