FujiFilm S1600 vs Panasonic TS4

Let's look more in depth at the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S1600 was manufactured 24 months prior to the TS4 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1600 grades versus the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S1600 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm S1600 and Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1600 against the TS4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1600 and TS4 is 78 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S1600 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S1600 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.