Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W710

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W710, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and W710 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was launched 11 months prior to the W710 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the TS4 grades against the W710 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W710 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W710 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS4 and the W710.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and W710 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and W710.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W710 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.