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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed October 2011
  • New Model is Sony HX200V
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX100V Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX100V, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and HX100V (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was launched 4 months after the HX100V and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS4 grades vs the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony HX100V

 TS4 HX100V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Panasonic TS4

 HX100V TS4 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony HX100V

 TS4 HX100V 
RevealedJanuary 2012October 2011Similar generation
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 features exterior 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 HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the TS4 against the HX100V.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and HX100V.

Plainly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX100V to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
Portrait photography with Sony HX100V
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
39
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
Sony HX100V Street photography advice
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Sports photography camera
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
66
good battery life (310 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
54
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
very long reach (810mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (577 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
Sony HX100V Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery life (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
47
focusing manually
quite wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Sony HX100V
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
25
quite wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (577g)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony HX100V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-31 2011-10-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 12.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 577 gr (1.27 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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 launch $399 $429