Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX100

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony RX100, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and RX100 (1") use totally different sensor size.

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The TS4 was revealed 7 months prior to the RX100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS4 matches up against the RX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the TS4 and the RX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and RX100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and RX100.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS4 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 will offer more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.