Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70 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
- Introduced January 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
- Updated by Panasonic TS5
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony H70
TS4 | H70 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic TS4
H70 | TS4 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony H70
TS4 | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Compare the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and H70 is 92 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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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 |