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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
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Features
33
Overall
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and TS4 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured within a month of the TS4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR grades vs the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TS4 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 TS4 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR TS4 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features external dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the TS4.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and TS4.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will result in greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
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resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Panasonic TS4
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface 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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 157 grams (0.35 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 photographs 310 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $0 $399