Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS4

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and TS4 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The FZ1000 II was announced 7 years after the TS4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ1000 II scores versus the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ1000 II provides outer dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the TS4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and TS4 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and TS4.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.