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Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
48
Overall
40
Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Old Model is Canon S95
  • Replacement is Canon S110
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly close but the S100 (1/1.7") and TS4 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The S100 was brought out at a similar time to the TS4 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S100 matches up against the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Panasonic TS4

 S100 TS4 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon S100

 TS4 S100 

Common features in the Canon S100 and Panasonic TS4

 S100 TS4 
RevealedDecember 2011January 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the S100 and the TS4.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The S100 offers the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF easier.

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
44
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography information
61
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
66
great battery power (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
bad battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery power (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
36
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
31
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2011-12-22 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 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 H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 310 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $429 $399