Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX350

Here, we will be comparing the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony HX350, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was launched 5 years earlier than the HX350 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the TS4 scores versus the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony HX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony HX350 has measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TS4 versus the HX350.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and HX350 is 92 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and HX350.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony HX350 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged TS4 is going to be behind in sensor tech.