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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2010
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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was brought out 18 months prior to the TS4 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FX700 scores vs the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Panasonic TS4

 FX700 TS4 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FX700

 TS4 FX700 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2010More modern by 18 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic TS4

 FX700 TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FX700 against the TS4.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and TS4 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The pic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and TS4.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX700 to offer you extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged FX700 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
38
manual focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
66
great battery life (310 per charge)
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
49
manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery life (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
33
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Other name - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2010-07-21 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $399