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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Revealed February 2019
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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and TS4 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1R was launched 7 years later than the TS4 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1R scores vs the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 S1R TS4 
IntroducedFebruary 2019January 2012More recent by 86 months
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic S1R

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 S1R TS4 
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1R enjoys outside dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the S1R versus the TS4.
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and TS4 is 54 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to see the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and TS4.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S1R featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic S1R will show more detail utilizing its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent S1R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.
	
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
87
 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
 sensor resolution is fantastic (47MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
21
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Panasonic S1R Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
71
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 exports RAW formats
 supports touch focus
 weather sealing
 good high ISO (25,600)
 heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
61
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography features
78
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
 has no phase detect AF
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority mode
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
60
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 sensor resolution is fantastic (47MP)
 not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
 heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
66
 better than average battery life (310 shots)
 environment sealing
 built-in flash
 really wide (28mm)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
82
 has manual focus
 change lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is fantastic (47 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 has dual storage slots
 not so great battery power (360 shots)
41
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 environment sealing
 better than average battery life (310 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7")
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
32
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with mic jack
 doesn't have selfie friendly screen
 heavier than average in class (1,020 grams)
32
 really wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic jack
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2019-02-01 2012-01-31
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 8000 x 6000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 pounds) 197 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 pictures 310 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $3,698 $399