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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510 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
  • Announced January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony W510
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony W510

 TS4 W510 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Panasonic TS4

 W510 TS4 

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony W510

 TS4 W510 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and W510 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
Sony W510 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Sony W510 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
Sony W510 Sports photography info
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W510 as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery pack (310 shots)
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W510 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery pack (310 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
Sony W510 Vlogging information
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony W510
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510
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