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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ15W

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Samsung HZ15W front
Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ15W Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Samsung HZ15W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally Known as WB550
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ15W Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic TS4 versus Samsung HZ15W, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the HZ15W (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was introduced 2 years later than the HZ15W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS4 matches up against the HZ15W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Samsung HZ15W

 TS4 HZ15W 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2009Fresher by 36 months

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ15W over the Panasonic TS4

 HZ15W TS4 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Samsung HZ15W

 TS4 HZ15W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ15W Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 provides outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ15W has measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS4 versus Samsung HZ15W in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TS4 compared to the HZ15W.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ15W size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and HZ15W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ15W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ15W Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and HZ15W.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of files but you should really consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher TS4 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ15W sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ15W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Portrait photography advice
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
32
manual focus
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
Samsung HZ15W Street photography features
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
53
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography advice
Samsung HZ15W Travel photography advice
66
great battery (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (249g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung HZ15W as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Samsung HZ15W
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
29
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (249 grams)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung HZ15W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Samsung HZ15W
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Samsung HZ15W
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Samsung HZ15W
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 WB550
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-31 2009-02-23
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $399 $330