Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS4

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was announced 4 years prior to the TS4 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FX580 scores versus the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 provides physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 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).

Contrast the Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FX580 vs the TS4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and TS4.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged FX580 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.