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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
63 Imaging
44 Features
62 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 616g - 130 x 94 x 119mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FZ82
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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the FZ80 (18MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ80 was announced 5 years after the TS4 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ80 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FZ80 grades against the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ80 over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 FZ80 TS4 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017January 2012More modern by 60 months
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic FZ80

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 FZ80 TS4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ80 comes with outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FZ80 versus Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the FZ80 vs the TS4.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ80 and TS4 is 63 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ80 and TS4.
Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic FZ80 to show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer FZ80 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
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Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ80 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ80 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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 no manual focus
 cannot use external flash
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FZ80
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
54
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 has focus via touch
 no articulating screen
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 screen is fixed
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
57
 incredible zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps very slow (4.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ80 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
59
 has focus via touch
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 quite wide (20mm)
 great zoom (1200mm)
 heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
66
 better than average battery pack (310 shots)
 environment proofing
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (28mm)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic FZ80 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
57
 has manual focus
 quite wide (20mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic FZ80 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
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 quite wide (20mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of external mic support
 heavier than competition in class (616 grams)
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 fairly wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have microphone support
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ80 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ80 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ82 Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2017-01-04 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 14.10 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain 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
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 616g (1.36 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 119mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 310 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $399 $399