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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 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
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Updated by Panasonic TS5
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Announced February 2013
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The TS4 was launched 12 months earlier than the RX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS4 scores versus the RX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony RX1

 TS4 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic TS4

 RX1 TS4 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony RX1

 TS4 RX1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 features outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TS4 against the RX1.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and RX1.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS4 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony RX1 will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older TS4 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
Sony RX1 Portrait photography features
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
82
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
Sony RX1 Street photography highlights
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
very good ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
heavier than others (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
Sony RX1 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
53
MP count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery life (310 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
MP count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (270 per charge)
heavier than others (482g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery life (310 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery power (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
Sony RX1 Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others (482 grams)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony RX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Also called Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Class Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-31 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT LCD Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/4000 seconds
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 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 482g (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 310 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $399 $2,798