Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV150F
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV150F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 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
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Replaced the Panasonic TS3
- Later Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 116g - 96 x 55 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2013
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV150F Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic TS4 versus Samsung DV150F, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe TS4 was introduced 11 months before the DV150F and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the TS4 scores versus the DV150F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV150F Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Samsung DV150F. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Samsung DV150F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung DV150F
TS4 | DV150F |
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Reasons to pick Samsung DV150F over the Panasonic TS4
DV150F | TS4 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung DV150F
TS4 | DV150F | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen size | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV150F Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS4 versus Samsung DV150F in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the TS4 against the DV150F.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and DV150F is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV150F Sensor Comparison
Generally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and DV150F.
As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Samsung DV150F to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged TS4 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV150F Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung DV150F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Samsung DV150F | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Samsung DV150F |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-01-31 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Rear TFT LCD + 1.5 inch front LCd |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197 gr (0.43 pounds) | 116 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $399 | $150 |