Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX80

Following is a complete overview of the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony WX80, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was revealed 11 months earlier than the WX80 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the TS4 scores against the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX80 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the TS4 versus the WX80.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by looking through specifications. The pic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and WX80.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony WX80 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged TS4 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.