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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730 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
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
Sony W730
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony W730

 TS4 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Panasonic TS4

 W730 TS4 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 11 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony W730

 TS4 W730 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W730 Portrait photography highlights
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Sony W730
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
Sony W730 Travel photography info
66
good battery power (310 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
Landscape photography with Sony W730
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery power (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
39
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony W730
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
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