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Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Introduced September 2012
  • Older Model is Canon S100
  • Newer Model is Canon S120
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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon S110 versus Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly similar but the S110 (1/1.7") and TS4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S110 was introduced 8 months later than the TS4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the S110 matches up versus the TS4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic TS4

 S110 TS4 
ReleasedSeptember 2012January 2012More recent by 8 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Canon S110

 TS4 S110 

Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic TS4

 S110 TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S110 has got physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S110 compared to the TS4.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S110 and TS4.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The S110 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh easier. The younger S110 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
41
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
69
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
64
provides focus via touch
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (200 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
66
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
50
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S110
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
37
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic jack
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Panasonic TS4
 Canon PowerShot S110Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot S110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2012-09-17 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type 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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 48 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 168 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 310 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $299 $399