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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TF1

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TF1 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TF1, both Waterproof digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was launched 16 months before the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS4 matches up against the TF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony TF1

 TS4 TF1 

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Panasonic TS4

 TF1 TS4 
AnnouncedJune 2013January 2012Fresher by 16 months
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony TF1

 TS4 TF1 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony TF1 has specifications of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the TS4 against the TF1.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and TF1 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and TF1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony TF1 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography information
Sony TF1 Portrait photography information
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Sony TF1
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery life (310 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (240 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony TF1 as a Travel photography camera
66
good battery life (310 per charge)
weather proofing
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (152 grams)
environment sealing
has touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography factors
Sony TF1 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery life (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery life (240 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging factors
Sony TF1 Vlogging factors
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (152g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony TF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Introduced 2012-01-31 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lb) 152 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $399 $266