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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony H70, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was introduced 13 months after the H70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS4 grades against the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony H70

 TS4 H70 
ReleasedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic TS4

 H70 TS4 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony H70

 TS4 H70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 features external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the TS4 and the H70.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and H70.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to produce greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The younger TS4 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
Portrait photography with Sony H70
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
Sony H70 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
66
great battery pack (310 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Sony H70
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-31 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
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 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $199