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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(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
Sony S2100
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony S2100

 TS4 S2100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony S2100 over the Panasonic TS4

 S2100 TS4 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony S2100

 TS4 S2100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and S2100 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony S2100 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS4
Street photography with Sony S2100
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
46
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography details
Sony S2100 Sports photography details
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
low fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography features
Sony S2100 Travel photography features
66
good battery life (310 CIPA)
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
50
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Sony S2100
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
27
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
Sony S2100 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
22
wide angle not fantastic (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony S2100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony S2100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100
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