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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W620

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W620 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS5
Sony W620
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 116g - 98 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W620 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony W620, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is pretty similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was released within a month of the W620 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the TS4 matches up versus the W620 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony W620

 TS4 W620 

Reasons to pick Sony W620 over the Panasonic TS4

 W620 TS4 

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony W620

 TS4 W620 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W620 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 provides outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W620 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony W620 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the TS4 vs the W620.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W620 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W620 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W620 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and W620.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W620 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W620 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W620 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W620 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography details
Sony W620 Portrait photography details
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
Sony W620 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Sony W620
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (310 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Sony W620
66
great battery life (310 shots)
weather proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
Sony W620 Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery life (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
decently wide (28mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging information
Sony W620 Vlogging information
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone port
30
decently wide (28mm)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors (116 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W620 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony W620
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-31 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 pounds) 116g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 98 x 56 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" 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 photos 220 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Pricing at release $399 $102