Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Revealed October 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
- Renewed by Panasonic LX10
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- 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
- Introduced January 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- Successor is Panasonic TS5
Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic TS4, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is relatively close but the LX7 (1/1.7") and TS4 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LX7 was manufactured 9 months later than the TS4 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LX7 matches up against the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic TS4
LX7 | TS4 | |||
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Introduced | October 2012 | January 2012 | More recent by 9 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic LX7
TS4 | LX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic TS4
LX7 | TS4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 comes with outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the LX7 against the TS4.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and TS4 is 86 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and TS4.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS4 will render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher LX7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2012-10-15 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-90mm (3.8x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) | 197 grams (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.7 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 147 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 310 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $400 | $399 |