Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ100 over the Panasonic TS4
FZ100 | TS4 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FZ100
TS4 | FZ100 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | July 2010 | Newer by 18 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic TS4
FZ100 | TS4 | |||
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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.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.
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.
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Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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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 |