Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS4

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ70 was introduced 18 months later than the TS4 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ70 scores versus the TS4 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ70 compared to the TS4.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and TS4 is 63 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ70 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FZ70 to resolve extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger FZ70 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.