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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX1

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
18
Overall
26

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX1 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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched August 2009
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony WX1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the WX1 (10MP) is relatively comparable but the TS4 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The TS4 was announced 2 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS4 matches up versus the WX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony WX1

 TS4 WX1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 31 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Panasonic TS4

 WX1 TS4 

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony WX1

 TS4 WX1 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. 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) whilst the Sony WX1 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the TS4 vs the WX1.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and WX1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and WX1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS4 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS4 will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern TS4 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
Sony WX1 Portrait photography features
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
Sony WX1 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
Sports photography with Sony WX1
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
environment proof
great battery life (310 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
26
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Sony WX1
66
great battery life (310 shots)
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
56
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (149 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
Sony WX1 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
great battery life (310 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX1 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
28
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (149g)
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony WX1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Ultracompact
Launched 2012-01-31 2009-08-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 160
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 lb) 149g (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $149