Panasonic TS4 vs Sony QX1

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony QX1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS4 was introduced 3 years before the QX1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the TS4 scores vs the QX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Alpha QX1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony QX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS4 vs the QX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and QX1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and QX1.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The TS4 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX1 will show more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older TS4 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.