Panasonic TS4 vs Sony A6400

In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony A6400, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and A6400 (24MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and A6400 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TS4 was introduced 8 years earlier than the A6400 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the TS4 scores against the A6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 comes with outside dimensions 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 A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the TS4 and the A6400.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and A6400 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and A6400.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS4 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A6400 will offer more detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.