Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX70

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony WX70, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was launched around the same time to the WX70 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the TS4 matches up against the WX70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony WX70 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 features physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony WX70 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the TS4 versus the WX70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS4 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reading technical specs. The graphic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and WX70.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony WX70 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively.