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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX90V Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony HX90V, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was brought out 4 years before the HX90V which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS4 grades vs the HX90V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony HX90V

 TS4 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic TS4

 HX90V TS4 
IntroducedApril 2015January 2012Newer by 38 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony HX90V

 TS4 HX90V 
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 offers 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 HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the TS4 versus the HX90V.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and HX90V.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony HX90V to result in greater detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged TS4 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
Portrait photography with Sony HX90V
21
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18MP)
offers face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography advice
Sony HX90V Street photography advice
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
69
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (245g)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
Sony HX90V Sports photography info
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
57
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (360 shots)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography details
Sony HX90V Travel photography details
66
good battery pack (310 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
76
great battery pack (360 per charge)
lighter than competitors (245 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Sony HX90V
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
53
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
great battery pack (360 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Sony HX90V
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
75
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (245g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no mic socket
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-01-31 2015-04-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 18 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 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
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, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $399 $440