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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W370

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W370 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W370 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony W370, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the W370 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was introduced 2 years later than the W370 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the TS4 scores against the W370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony W370

 TS4 W370 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic TS4

 W370 TS4 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony W370

 TS4 W370 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 has external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W370 has specifications of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony W370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the TS4 vs the W370.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and W370 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and W370.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W370 to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger TS4 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
Sony W370 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Sony W370
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery (310 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
66
good battery (310 per charge)
weather proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W370 as a Landscape photography camera
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
good battery (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
37
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging features
Sony W370 Vlogging features
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic port
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also called Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-31 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $230