Panasonic Lumix
TS4
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-TS2

Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

82

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix TS4

Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Battery life
 Great battery life
310 shots
GPS
 Built-in GPS
Great for travel
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

65

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2

Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic TS4
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
GPS Has a GPS Yes vs No
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 Automatically geotags your photos when traveling
Continuous shooting Shoots faster 3.7 fps vs 1.8 fps
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 More than 2x faster continuous shooting
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-TS2
Size Smaller 99x63x24 mm vs 103x64x27 mm
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 Around 20% smaller
True resolution Higher true resolution 9.8 MP vs 9.6 MP
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 Almost the same
Thickness Thinner 0.9" vs 1.1"
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 More than 10% thinner
Sensor size Slightly larger sensor 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs 1/2.5" 6.1x4.6mm
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 Almost the same
Weight Slightly lighter 188 g vs 197 g
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent waterproof cameras, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix TS4
82 vs 65
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4.

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by Conrad-Wentzel last month
Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS4

I already own a Canon Powershot s95. I love that camera, but it will die a horrible death on on...

6 people recommend the Panasonic TS4:

" Lumix hands down. Better and quicker shots. Better colours. Better auto focus. More ergonomic."

" I love my Panasonic TS3. The battery lasts forever, the camera truly is water and drop-proof, an..."

" I've been in the same exact situation. I ended up getting the lumix because it takes better shot..."
6 people recommend the Nikon AW100:

" Nikon has Cmos in Panasonic you have CCD. The better compare is Collpix or Olympus 820. I choo..."

" Very well used, very nice for taking picture and superb in HD video especially under water.... v..."

" Took the AW100 to take photos during my many thousand kilometers biketrips and I'm very happy wi..."
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by caiogfa 4 days ago
Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS4

Im a begginer, looking  for a good tough point and shoot for travelling to the beach, but also t...
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Nikon AW100 vs Panasonic TS4

I will be using this as a general travel camera (but am not very concerned about gps features). ...

similarities

Compared to recent compacts

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Waterproof Waterproof Help
Great at the beach
Longest exposure Very long exposure times Help
60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed Slow max shutter speed Help
1/1300 of a second
Weight Heavy Help
TS4:197 g
DMC-TS2:188 g
Sensor type Lower-end sensor types Help
CCD
HDR Neither has in-camera HDR Help
You could do HDR manually
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
1,600 ISO
Screen size Very small screens Help
2.7"
Touch screen No touchscreens Help
More buttons
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
230k dots
Wide angle Poor wide angle Help
28 mm
Zoom Poor zoom Help
4.6x

Compared to recent waterproof cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Wide aperture Help
f/3.3

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

Waterproof
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-TS3 vs the Lumix TS4
Compare the Lumix DMC-TS3 vs the Lumix DMC-TS2
Nikon Coolpix AW100

Nikon Coolpix AW100

Waterproof

$280
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Coolpix AW100 vs the Lumix TS4
Compare the Coolpix AW100 vs the Lumix DMC-TS2
Olympus TG-820 iHS

Olympus TG-820

Waterproof

$299
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a much higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Compare the TG-820 vs the Lumix TS4
Compare the TG-820 vs the Lumix DMC-TS2
Canon PowerShot D20

Canon PowerShot D20

Waterproof

$329
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot D20 vs the Lumix TS4
Compare the PowerShot D20 vs the Lumix DMC-TS2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20

Panasonic Lumix TS20

Waterproof

$169
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Battery life Has a slightly shorter battery life
Compare the Lumix TS20 vs the Lumix TS4
Compare the Lumix TS20 vs the Lumix DMC-TS2
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX20

Waterproof

$330
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the Lumix TS4
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX20 vs the Lumix DMC-TS2
Sony Cybershot DSC-TX10

Sony Cybershot TX10

Waterproof

$329
Wide angle Has a slightly wider wide angle lens
Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
Longest exposure Much shorter exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Cybershot TX10 vs the Lumix TS4
Compare the Cybershot TX10 vs the Lumix DMC-TS2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS

Pentax Optio WG-2 GPS

Waterproof
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Size Larger
Compare the Optio WG-2 GPS vs the Lumix TS4

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5

Waterproof

$248 - $332
Wide angle Significantly better wide angle
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Aperture Narrower aperture
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-TX5 vs the Lumix DMC-TS2
Pentax Optio W90

Pentax Optio W90

Waterproof
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Macro focus Significantly better macro capability
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Optio W90 vs the Lumix DMC-TS2

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