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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 540g - 124 x 82 x 92mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Later Model is Panasonic FZ200
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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic TS4

 FZ100 TS4 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FZ100

 TS4 FZ100 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2010Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS4

 FZ100 TS4 
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ100
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
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focusing manually
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
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screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
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good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (540 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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good battery power (310 shots)
environment proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
51
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery power (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ100 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
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decently wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
more heavy than competition (540g)
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2010-07-21 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS 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 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
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 540 grams (1.19 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 82 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $500 $399