Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H300
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- Successor is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Introduced February 2014
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H300 Overview
Below, we are looking at the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H300, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and H300 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe TS4 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the H300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the TS4 matches up against the H300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H300 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony H300
TS4 | H300 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic TS4
H300 | TS4 | |||
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Introduced | February 2014 | January 2012 | Fresher by 24 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony H300
TS4 | H300 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Lacking Touch display |
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony H300 has dimensions of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H300 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the TS4 against the H300.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and H300.
To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony H300 to offer you more detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H300 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
Alternate name | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-01-31 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Bionz(R) |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 201k dot |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 8.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197 grams (0.43 lbs) | 590 grams (1.30 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 pictures | 350 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $399 | $249 |