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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was announced 12 months before the TS4 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FX78 matches up against the TS4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Panasonic TS4

 FX78 TS4 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FX78

 TS4 FX78 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic TS4

 FX78 TS4 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX78 provides physical measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the FX78 versus the TS4.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FX78 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the FX78 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should always consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged FX78 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Street photography features
Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
56
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
66
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
36
relatively wide (24mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (200 per charge)
no Time Lapse recording
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX78 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
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Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX78 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FX77 Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2011-01-25 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 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 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 142 gr (0.31 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") 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 200 shots 310 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $210 $399