Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX50
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX50 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Replaced the Panasonic TS3
- Replacement is Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX50 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX50, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WX50 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe TS4 was unveiled very close to the WX50 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the TS4 scores versus the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX50 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony WX50
TS4 | WX50 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Panasonic TS4
WX50 | TS4 | |||
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Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Clearer display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony WX50
TS4 | WX50 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | January 2012 | Similar generation | |
Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 enjoys 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) whilst the Sony WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TS4 vs the WX50.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and WX50 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and WX50.
As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony WX50 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively.
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT4 | - |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-31 | 2012-01-30 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 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 resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 461 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Clearfoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 5.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 197g (0.43 pounds) | 117g (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | 240 images |
Battery style | 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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $399 | $250 |