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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W610

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W610 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
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony W610
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W610 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony W610, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was introduced about the same time to the W610 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS4 matches up vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony W610

 TS4 W610 

Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Panasonic TS4

 W610 TS4 

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony W610

 TS4 W610 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012January 2012Same age
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 provides outside 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 W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony W610 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the TS4 and the W610.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W610 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W610 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and W610.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W610 to result in extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W610 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W610 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
Sony W610 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
Sony W610 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
lighter than others in class (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
Sony W610 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery power (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
26
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
66
good battery power (310 per charge)
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than others in class (113g)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Sony W610
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
good battery power (310 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
rather wide (26mm)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
28
rather wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony W610
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-31 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 1s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $399 $200