Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX80

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS4 and Sony HX80, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and HX80 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was revealed 5 years before the HX80 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TS4 matches up vs the HX80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony HX80 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 offers outside 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) whilst the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS4 and Sony HX80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the TS4 vs the HX80.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and HX80 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and HX80.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony HX80 to provide extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older TS4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.