Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS4

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and TS4 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 was revealed 2 years after the TS4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FZ1000 grades vs the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 provides outer dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) and 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 versus the TS4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and TS4 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and TS4.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 will show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent FZ1000 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.