Panasonic TS4 vs Sony A33

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS4 and Sony A33, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the A33 (14MP) is pretty close but the TS4 (1/2.3") and A33 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS4 was announced 18 months later than the A33 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony A33 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TS4 matches up vs the A33 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony SLT-A33. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony A33 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 features external 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 A33 has specifications of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS4 and Sony A33 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the TS4 vs the A33.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and A33 is 92 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS4 and A33.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS4 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony A33 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger TS4 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.