Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic TS4

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

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.

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

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.