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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX350

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX350 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony WX300
  • Refreshed by Sony WX500
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX350 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony WX350, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was unveiled 24 months prior to the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS4 matches up against the WX350 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony WX350

 TS4 WX350 

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Panasonic TS4

 WX350 TS4 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2012More modern by 24 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony WX350

 TS4 WX350 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 offers exterior 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 WX350 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony WX350 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TS4 against the WX350.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS4 and WX350.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony WX350 to give you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged TS4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX350 Portrait photography factors
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery power (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
52
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
66
great battery power (310 shots)
environment sealing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lighter than competition in class (164 grams)
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
great battery power (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
47
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (164g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony WX350
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-31 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 18MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 grams (0.43 lbs) 164 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $399 $270