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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic FS7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-132mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 139g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic FS7 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FS7 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very comparable but the FS7 (1/2.5") and TS4 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The FS7 was unveiled 4 years before the TS4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FS7 grades vs the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS7 over the Panasonic TS4

 FS7 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FS7

 TS4 FS7 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2009Newer by 37 months

Common features in the Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic TS4

 FS7 TS4 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS7 has external measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FS7 versus the TS4.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS7 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FS7 and TS4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FS7 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic TS4 will show extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FS7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FS7
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
51
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
66
good battery power (310 shots)
weather sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography advice
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.5")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
good battery power (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS7 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS7 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Ultracompact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-01-16 2012-01-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-132mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 6.3 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 gr (0.31 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 - 310 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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