Panasonic TS4 vs Sony A850

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony A850, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and A850 (25MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and A850 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The TS4 was released 22 months later than the A850 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS4 scores versus the A850 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A850. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony A850 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 features 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) while the Sony A850 has proportions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony A850 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS4 against the A850.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and A850 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and A850.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS4 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony A850 will resolve more detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger TS4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.