Panasonic TS4 vs Sony A450

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS4 and Sony A450, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the A450 (14MP) is pretty similar but the TS4 (1/2.3") and A450 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The TS4 was revealed 2 years after the A450 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the TS4 matches up vs the A450 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A450. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony A450 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony A450 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 and Sony A450 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the TS4 compared to the A450.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and A450 is 92 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specs. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and A450.

All in all, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS4 having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A450 will offer greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer TS4 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.