Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Superseded the Panasonic TS3
- Renewed by Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
- Announced January 2016
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
- New Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Panasonic TS4 versus Panasonic ZS100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.
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The TS4 was manufactured 4 years before the ZS100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS4 scores vs the ZS100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic ZS100
TS4 | ZS100 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic TS4
ZS100 | TS4 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 47 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic ZS100
TS4 | ZS100 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic TS4 versus Panasonic ZS100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS4 compared to the ZS100.
![Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS100-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and ZS100 is 92 and 87 respectively.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and ZS100.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS4 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic ZS100 will provide greater detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The older TS4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS100-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS4-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS100-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT4 | Lumix DMC-TZ100 |
Category | Waterproof | Large Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-31 | 2016-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | MOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 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 | 4000 x 3000 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 9.9fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 8.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197 gr (0.43 lb) | 312 gr (0.69 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 559 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photos | 300 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $399 | $700 |