Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4
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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- New Model is Panasonic TS5

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was launched very close to the TS4 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A4000 IS grades against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Panasonic TS4
A4000 IS | TS4 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon A4000 IS
TS4 | A4000 IS |
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Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Panasonic TS4
A4000 IS | TS4 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon A4000 IS has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions 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 Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the TS4.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the A4000 IS and TS4.
As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

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Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 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 dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
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 | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 145g (0.32 pounds) | 197g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 | 175 photos | 310 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-11L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $199 | $399 |