Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W650
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W650 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Replaced the Panasonic TS3
- Updated by Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2012
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W650 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic TS4 and Sony W650, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and W650 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe TS4 was revealed within a month of the W650 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS4 matches up against the W650 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W650 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony W650
TS4 | W650 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Panasonic TS4
W650 | TS4 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony W650
TS4 | W650 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | January 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys outside measurements 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 W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS4 and Sony W650 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS4 against the W650.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and W650.
As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W650 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W650 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197 grams (0.43 lbs) | 124 grams (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 shots | 220 shots |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $399 | $140 |