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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX400V

Portability
92 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62 Imaging
45 Features
60 Overall
51

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX300
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX400V Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic TS4 and Sony HX400V, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and HX400V (20MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was manufactured 24 months before the HX400V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the TS4 grades versus the HX400V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony HX400V

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Panasonic TS4

		

		

			
 HX400V TS4 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2012More recent by 24 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony HX400V

		

		

			
 TS4 HX400V 
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Lacking Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 comes with physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony HX400V has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS4 versus the HX400V.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX400V size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and HX400V is 92 and 62 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and HX400V.
Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to show extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older TS4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony HX400V as a Portrait photography camera
21
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
51
 focusing manually
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
Sony HX400V Street photography features
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
50
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than competitors (660g)
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Sports Comparison
 Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony HX400V as a Sports photography camera
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (310 CIPA)
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 low MP (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
55
 incredible zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20MP)
 supports tracking focus
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
Sony HX400V Travel photography highlights
66
 good battery pack (310 shots)
 weather proofing
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 low MP (12MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
 MP count good (20MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great reach (1200mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (660 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony HX400V as a Landscape photography camera
41
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 weather proofing
 good battery pack (310 shots)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 small screen (2.7 inch)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (20 megapixels)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
Sony HX400V Vlogging features
32
 relatively wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly display
 missing external microphone jack
29
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes mic jack
 sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
 display is not selfie friendly
 heavier than competitors (660 grams)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX400V Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony HX400V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-31 2014-02-12
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Bionz X
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 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.60 m 8.50 m (ISO Auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash)
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 660g (1.46 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $399 $448