Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX500

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony WX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was announced 4 years before the WX500 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the TS4 matches up versus the WX500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 comes with outer 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 WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony WX500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TS4 against the WX500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and WX500 is 92 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and WX500.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony WX500 to offer greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older TS4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.