Panasonic TS4 vs Sony A9

Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony A9, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and A9 (24MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and A9 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS4 was announced 6 years prior to the A9 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS4 scores versus the A9 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TS4 and the A9.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and A9 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and A9.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS4 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A9 will offer you more detail with its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.