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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FH7 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was revealed 4 months before the TS4 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH7 scores against the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Panasonic TS4

 FH7 TS4 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FH7

 TS4 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic TS4

 FH7 TS4 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2012Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH7 versus the TS4.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FH7 and TS4 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and TS4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FH7 to show greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH7
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
71
lighter than competition in class (126g)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
better than average battery power (310 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Alternate name Lumix DMC-FS22 Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-09-07 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 photographs 310 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $149 $399