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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

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

 TS4 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic TS4

 S1R TS4 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

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.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

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
38
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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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

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