Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- 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
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Old Model is Panasonic TS3
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the LF1 (1/1.7") and TS4 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LF1 was unveiled 23 months after the TS4 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the LF1 grades vs the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic TS4
LF1 | TS4 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2012 | More modern by 23 months | |
Manual focus | Very exact focus | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic LF1
TS4 | LF1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic TS4
LF1 | TS4 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither features Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the LF1 against the TS4.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and TS4 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and TS4.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The LF1 contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF simpler. The newer LF1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2013-11-26 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 192g (0.42 lbs) | 197g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 211 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 310 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $500 | $399 |