Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony RX1
TS4 | RX1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Panasonic TS4
RX1 | TS4 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony RX1
TS4 | RX1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and RX1 is 92 and 79 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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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 |