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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX10V

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX10V 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
Photography Glossary

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX10V Overview

In this article, we are looking at the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony HX10V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was introduced around the same time to the HX10V which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the TS4 matches up vs the HX10V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony HX10V

 TS4 HX10V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Panasonic TS4

 HX10V TS4 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony HX10V

 TS4 HX10V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012February 2012Same age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX10V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX10V has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TS4 against the HX10V.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX10V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX10V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX10V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and HX10V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony HX10V to provide you with greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX10V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX10V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX10V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent MP (18MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS4
Street photography with Sony HX10V
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (234g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
Sony HX10V Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Sony HX10V
66
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (234g)
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
45
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
Sony HX10V Vlogging info
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
34
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (234 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX10V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony HX10V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-31 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-400mm (16.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 320 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $399 $616