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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced very close to the TS4 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A810 scores against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Panasonic TS4

 A810 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon A810

 TS4 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and Panasonic TS4

 A810 TS4 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 features outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the A810 compared to the TS4.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and TS4.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Canon A810 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
66
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
38
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot A810Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-02-07 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 16MP 12MP
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
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 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 220 shots 310 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
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 One One
Retail pricing $99 $399