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Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
47
Canon PowerShot G16 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Canon G16
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 356g - 109 x 76 x 40mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Old Model is Canon G15
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
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon G16 versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very similar but the G16 (1/1.7") and TS4 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The G16 was unveiled 23 months after the TS4 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the G16 grades vs the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon G16 over the Panasonic TS4

 G16 TS4 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 23 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon G16

 TS4 G16 

Common features in the Canon G16 and Panasonic TS4

 G16 TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Canon G16 offers physical dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G16 compared to the TS4.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G16 and TS4 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G16 and TS4.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The G16 contains the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more recent G16 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G16 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
48
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon G16 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon G16 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
43
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
good battery (360 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G16 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography information
64
good battery (360 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
66
good battery life (310 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon G16
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
58
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (360 CIPA)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
41
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery life (310 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G16 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
33
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (356 grams)
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
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Canon G16 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G16 and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot G16Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G16 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-11-25 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT PureColor II G LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 80 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 or 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 356 grams (0.78 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 109 x 76 x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 230 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 310 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $499 $399