Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was unveiled 18 months before the TS4 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FZ100 grades vs the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ100 has outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the FZ100 versus the TS4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and TS4 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and TS4.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FZ100 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.