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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Following is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and TS4 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was revealed 13 months after the TS4 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades versus the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm F900EXR TS4 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 TS4 Fujifilm F900EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm F900EXR TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR against the TS4.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The picture here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and TS4.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm F900EXR will show extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm F900EXR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2")
21
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2")
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
very small sensor (1/2")
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
66
lighter than competition (232g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography factors
47
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2")
bad battery life (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic TS4
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2013-01-30 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech 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 speed 11.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232 grams (0.51 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 pictures 310 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $380 $399