Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Superseded the Panasonic TS3
- Successor is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2013
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS4 and Sony W730, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe TS4 was unveiled 11 months prior to the W730 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS4 grades vs the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony W730
TS4 | W730 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic TS4
W730 | TS4 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | January 2012 | Newer by 11 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony W730
TS4 | W730 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal display sizing | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS4 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Panasonic TS4 and Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the TS4 vs the W730.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and W730.
Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS4 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-31 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 197 grams (0.43 lb) | 122 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 shots | 240 shots |
Battery type | 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 | ||
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 |
Cost at release | $399 | $138 |