Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510 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
- Announced January 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Superseded the Panasonic TS3
- New Model is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
- Announced January 2011
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510 Overview
The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony W510, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the W510 (12MP) is very similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe TS4 was manufactured 13 months after the W510 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the TS4 scores versus the W510 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony W510 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony W510
TS4 | W510 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | January 2011 | Newer by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic TS4
W510 | TS4 |
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Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony W510
TS4 | W510 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 offers external dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W510 has specifications of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony W510 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TS4 compared to the W510.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and W510.
As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher TS4 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 |
Alternative name | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-01-31 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 26-104mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 2.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197 grams (0.43 lbs) | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") |
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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $399 | $99 |