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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched December 2007
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
  • Released January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic L10 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the L10 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the L10 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The L10 was introduced 5 years prior to the TS4 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L10 grades vs the TS4 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Panasonic TS4

 L10 TS4 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic L10

 TS4 L10 
ReleasedJanuary 2012December 2007Newer by 50 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k207kCrisper screen (+23k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L10 and Panasonic TS4

 L10 TS4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic L10 has got external dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic L10 and Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the L10 versus the TS4.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L10 and TS4 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specifications. The picture here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L10 and TS4.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The L10 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS4 will give you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged L10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
56
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic L10 Street photography features
Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
59
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors (556 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L10 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
42
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L10 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography information
51
lighter than competitors (556g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L10 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
49
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.5 inch)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L10 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Panasonic L10 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L10 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Advanced DSLR Waterproof
Launched 2007-12-14 2012-01-31
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Screen resolution 207 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 556g (1.23 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 429 not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $350 $399