Panasonic TS4 vs Sony RX100 VII

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS4 and Sony RX100 VII, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The TS4 was revealed 8 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS4 scores against the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS4 and Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS4 compared to the RX100 VII.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and RX100 VII is 92 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and RX100 VII.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS4 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX100 VII will produce more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older TS4 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.