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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and TS4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was introduced 5 months before the TS4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR scores vs the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm F600 EXR TS4 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 TS4 Fujifilm F600 EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm F600 EXR TS4 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2012Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm F600 EXR comes with physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 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).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and the TS4.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and TS4 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing specs. The visual underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and TS4.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
39
resolution is good (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors (215g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography highlights
52
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
69
lighter than competitors (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (360mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography factors
49
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
missing Timelapse mode
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
33
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F600 EXR and Panasonic TS4
 Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-08-11 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-360mm (15.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVI MPEG4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 215g (0.47 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 40 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 153 not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $230 $399