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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic TS5 Comparison

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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic TS5 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the TS4 and the TS5, two Waterproof cameras by Panasonic. Panasonic TS4 was introduced to the market in January 2012 and Panasonic TS5 was launched in July 2013. There is 17 months difference between TS4 and TS5 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger TS5, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic TS5 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-01-31
  • 12MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2.70" Fixed Type Screen
  • 4.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in GPS
  • 197g. 103 x 64 x 27 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Compare

Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-07-12
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 10.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • Built-in GPS
  • 214g. 110 x 67 x 29 mm
  • Weather-sealed Body
  • Also known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Compare

Panasonic TS5 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 (Lumix DMC-FT5)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 (Lumix DMC-FT4)

Let's read on in the following sections in order to better understand in detail how the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic TS5 compare and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Weight
197 g vs 214 g 17 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area
2.31µm2 vs 1.74µm2 32% larger pixel area
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
Sensor Resolution
16 MP vs 12 MP 33% more pixels
LCD Screen Size
3 vs 2.7" 0.3 inches larger display
LCD Resolution
460k dots vs 230k dots 100% higher resolution screen
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 4.0fps 6 fps faster
Battery Life
370 shots vs 310 shots 60 more frames with a single charge
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
GPS
Built-in vs Built-in track your location
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs Yes creative shooting
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No Screen tilts or Flips out independently, perfect for both stills and video
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
230k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 5.90 Slow lenses at tele
Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic TS5: Physical Specs and Body Features Comparison

Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, we are going to illustrate the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic TS5 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic TS4 has external dimensions of 103 x 64 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.52 x 1.06″) and weighs 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic TS5 has external dimensions of 110 x 67 x 29 mm (4.33 x 2.64 x 1.14″) and weighs 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Panasonic TS4 and the Panasonic TS5. Panasonic TS4 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Panasonic TS5.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic TS5 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of the Panasonic TS4 and the Panasonic TS5 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of the Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic TS5.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic TS5 Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of the Panasonic TS4 and the Panasonic TS5 Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic TS5.
Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic TS5 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of the Panasonic TS4 and the the Panasonic TS5 Size

Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic TS4 is 17g lighter than the Panasonic TS5 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

Waterproof Cameras

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Thickness Comparison

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Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic TS5's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS4's 2.7" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.


Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic TS5: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic TS4 has a 12.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CCD sensor and features Venus Engine FHD processor. On the other hand, Panasonic TS5 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm ) sized CMOS sensor .

Below you can see the TS4 and TS5 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic TS5 Cameras


Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic TS5 have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture. On the other hand, since Panasonic TS4 has 32% larger pixel area compared to Panasonic TS5, it has potential to collect more light on pixel level hence have less noise in low light / High ISO images.

Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic TS5 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic TS5 features 28-128 mm F3.3-5.9 4.6× zoom lenses so they have the same focal range and light collecting ability.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 28mm and have the same max aperture of f3.30 at this focal length. Both cameras have a tele angle reach of 128mm and have the same max aperture of f5.90 at this focal length.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

TS4
TS5
Widest - Olympus TG-850 iHS
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

TS4
TS5
Longest - Canon SX520 HS
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

TS4
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Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

TS4
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Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6
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What types of Photography are Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic TS5 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic TS5 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic TS4 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS5 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic TS4 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic TS5 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Panasonic TS4 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS5 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
23 Focus Points
Average Continuous Shooting: 4.0fps
128 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1300s
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
23 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
128 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1300s
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Panasonic TS4 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic TS5 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Compact Body
Environmental Sealings
197g
4.6X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Compact Body
214g
Environmental Sealings
4.6X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Panasonic TS4 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic TS5 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
Average Resolution Sensor: 12.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Manual Exposure Mode
Environmental Sealings
Built-in GPS
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.33" (6.08 x 4.56 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
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Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic TS5: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far, but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic TS5, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic TS4 and Panasonic TS5 scores compare:

Panasonic TS4
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #121 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #647 out of 1259 in all Cameras
Panasonic TS5
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #65 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #538 out of 1259 in all Cameras

Panasonic TS5 has a higher Overall Score than the Panasonic TS4 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic TS4 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Announced 2012-01-31 2013-07-12
Body Type Compact Compact
Sensor
Type CCD CMOS
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Area 27.72mm2 27.72mm2
Megapixels 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Max Resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 6,400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 23 23
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 28-128 mm (4.6×) 28-128 mm (4.6×)
Max Aperture F3.3-5.9 F3.3-5.9
Macro Focus Range 5cm 5cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 2.70" 3.00"
Resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/1300s 1/1300s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.60 m 5.60 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 4.0 fps 10.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 197g 214g
Dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm 110 x 67 x 29mm
Battery Life 310 shots 370 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS Built-in Built-in
DxO Sensor Scores
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