Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX220

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony WX220, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WX220 (18MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was introduced 24 months prior to the WX220 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony WX220 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the TS4 scores vs the WX220 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX220. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony WX220 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 provides physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony WX220 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony WX220 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the TS4 vs the WX220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and WX220 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and WX220.

Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX220 to render more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older TS4 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.