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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10
Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic TS4, both Waterproof digital cameras and they are both created by Panasonic. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was released 24 months earlier than the TS4 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS10 matches up against the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic TS4

 TS10 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic TS10

 TS4 TS10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic TS4

 TS10 TS4 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS10 features physical measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS10 compared to the TS4.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS10 and TS4.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS10 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older TS10 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography details
Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS10
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
61
environment proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
66
great battery pack (310 per charge)
environment sealing
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging details
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS10 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT10 Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2010-01-21 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV 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 area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.90 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro 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 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 - 310 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $249 $399