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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
10
Overall
23
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic FS42
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1000 (Raise to 6400)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 98 x 55 x 22mm
  • Launched April 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic FS42 versus Panasonic TS4, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the FS42 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively similar but the FS42 (1/2.5") and TS4 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The FS42 was released 3 years prior to the TS4 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the FS42 scores vs the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS42 over the Panasonic TS4

 FS42 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FS42

 TS4 FS42 
RevealedJanuary 2012April 2009More modern by 33 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic TS4

 FS42 TS4 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS42 has got exterior measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while 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 differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the FS42 vs the TS4.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FS42 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and TS4.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FS42 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic TS4 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS42 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have RAW support
max ISO too low (1,000)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
16
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
does not have phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
51
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
good battery pack (310 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS42 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.5")
max ISO too low (1,000)
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS42 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
22
wide angle not great (33mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone port
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Panasonic FS42 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS42 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Launched 2009-04-17 2012-01-31
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1000 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 132 gr (0.29 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 310 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $580 $399