Panasonic FS12 vs Panasonic TS4

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS12 versus Panasonic TS4, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was launched 3 years before the TS4 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FS12 scores vs the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS12 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the FS12 compared to the TS4.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and TS4.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you have to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older FS12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.