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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-F3

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-F3 front
Portability
86
Imaging
57
Features
60
Overall
58

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
Sony NEX-F3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 314g - 117 x 67 x 42mm
  • Introduced August 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-C3
  • Renewed by Sony NEX-3N
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS4 and Sony NEX-F3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and NEX-F3 (16MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS4 was announced 6 months prior to the NEX-F3 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the TS4 scores against the NEX-F3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony NEX-F3

 TS4 NEX-F3 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-F3 over the Panasonic TS4

 NEX-F3 TS4 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony NEX-F3

 TS4 NEX-F3 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2012Same age
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 features outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-F3 has measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS4 and Sony NEX-F3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TS4 against the NEX-F3.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-F3 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and NEX-F3 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-F3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The photograph here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and NEX-F3.

To sum up, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS4 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-F3 will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-F3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
Sony NEX-F3 Portrait photography features
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-F3 Street photography advice
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Sports photography camera
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
great battery life (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (470 shots)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-F3 Travel photography highlights
66
great battery life (310 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
great battery (470 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-F3 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery life (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-F3 Vlogging information
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no microphone socket
27
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-F3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony NEX-F3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Alpha NEX-F3
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Alpha NEX-F3
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-01-31 2012-08-16
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lb) 314 grams (0.69 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 117 x 67 x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 73
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1114
Other
Battery life 310 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $399 $470