Panasonic TS4 vs Sony A100

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony A100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the A100 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the TS4 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The TS4 was manufactured 5 years later than the A100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the TS4 matches up versus the A100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony A100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 has got external measurements 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 Sony A100 has specifications of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the TS4 vs the A100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and A100 is 92 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and A100.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS4 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic TS4 will provide greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images much more aggressively. The younger TS4 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.