Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 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
- Introduced January 2012
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
- Renewed by Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Announced January 2010
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 Overview
The following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe TS4 was manufactured 2 years after the S2100 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS4 scores versus the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony S2100
TS4 | S2100 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2010 | Newer by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic TS4
S2100 | TS4 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony S2100
TS4 | S2100 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | The same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither contains Touch display |
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 has got outside dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony S2100 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS4 against the S2100.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and S2100.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern TS4 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 |
Alternate name | 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 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 1 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1200 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 197 gr (0.43 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
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 Overall 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 type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $399 | $0 |