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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2011
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was revealed 5 months earlier than the TS4 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the FX90 scores against the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Panasonic TS4

 FX90 TS4 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FX90

 TS4 FX90 

Common features in the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS4

 FX90 TS4 
AnnouncedAugust 2011January 2012Similar age
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 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).

Check out the Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FX90 against the TS4.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FX90 and TS4.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos although you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
30
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
60
includes touch to focus
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
66
good battery power (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
36
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery power (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX90 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
34
pretty wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
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Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2011-08-26 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 149 grams (0.33 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 200 shots 310 shots
Type of battery 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
Price at launch $227 $399