Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was manufactured 12 months prior to the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS4 matches up against the Galaxy Camera when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TS4 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera to show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS4 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.