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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Released January 2010
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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS4, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 3 years before the TS4 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP3 scores against the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Panasonic TS4

 FP3 TS4 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FP3

 TS4 FP3 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS4

 FP3 TS4 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FP3 provides outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FP3 against the TS4.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FP3 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and TS4.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic FP3 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (155g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
60
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (155g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
66
good battery (310 per charge)
weather sealing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
37
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
27
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (155 grams)
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FP3 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Ultracompact Waterproof
Released 2010-01-06 2012-01-31
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 gr (0.34 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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