Panasonic TS4 vs Sony A300

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony A300, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the A300 (10MP) is very similar but the TS4 (1/2.3") and A300 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS4 was launched 4 years later than the A300 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A300 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the TS4 grades versus the A300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Alpha DSLR-A300. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony A300 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 provides outer 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 A300 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") having a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony A300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the TS4 vs the A300.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and A300 is 92 and 64 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and A300.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS4 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic TS4 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher TS4 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.