Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W230

The following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony W230, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the W230 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was brought out 2 years after the W230 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the TS4 scores against the W230 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys 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) while the Sony W230 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony W230 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the TS4 and the W230.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and W230 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and W230.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer TS4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.