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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was unveiled 12 months after the TS4 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm T500 grades vs the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm T500 TS4 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm T500

 TS4 Fujifilm T500 

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm T500 TS4 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the TS4.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and TS4.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm T500 to resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm T500 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
34
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
max ISO too low (0)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
37
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm T500
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
75
lighter than competition (136g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
great battery life (310 shots)
weather proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
41
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery life (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
35
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic TS4
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-07 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 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 3440 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $0 $399