Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Released January 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Replaced the Panasonic TS3
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic SZ1 versus Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe SZ1 was announced about the same time to the TS4 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ1 matches up vs the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic TS4
SZ1 | TS4 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic SZ1
TS4 | SZ1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ1 and Panasonic TS4
SZ1 | TS4 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Absent Touch display |
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic SZ1 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and 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 out the Panasonic SZ1 versus Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ1 versus the TS4.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ1 and TS4.
As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.
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Panasonic SZ1 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-01-09 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
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 | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | 131g (0.29 pounds) | 197g (0.43 pounds) |
Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | 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 recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $179 | $399 |