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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2000

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2000 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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2000 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2000, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was unveiled 2 years after the S2000 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS4 matches up vs the S2000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony S2000

 TS4 S2000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic TS4

 S2000 TS4 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony S2000

 TS4 S2000 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 features external measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has measurements of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the TS4 versus the S2000.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and S2000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS4 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern TS4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS4
Street photography with Sony S2000
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
46
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
Sony S2000 Sports photography details
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Sony S2000
66
good battery pack (310 shots)
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Sony S2000
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
27
good sized screen (3 inch)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony S2000 as a Vlogging camera
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
21
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Also called Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-31 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3456 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 167g (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $399 $225