Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

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    Highlights

    • 12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 3.7 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-in GPS
    • Wheather Sealed Body
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 was announced in 2012 and is a 1/2.33-inch (6.08 x 4.56 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -TSx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -TSx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS6
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    		January
    2015    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS5
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    		July
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS4 January
    2012    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS3
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    		August
    2011    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS2
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    		January
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic TS1
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    		January
    2009    		 12 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 vs Lumix DMC-TS5 vs Lumix DMC-TS4 vs Lumix DMC-TS3 vs Lumix DMC-TS2 vs Lumix DMC-TS1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 to its predecessor Lumix DMC-TS3 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
    Timelapse Recording vs
    More Focus Points 23 vs 11
    Manual Exposure Mode vs
    Internal Storage 20 MB vs 19 MB

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 vs Lumix DMC-TS3.

    Successor

    In 2013 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
    Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 12.1 Megapixel
    Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 4000 x 3000
    Face Detection vs
    Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
    Higher Resolution Screen 460k dot vs 230k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 3.7 fps
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs
    Longer Battery Life 370 shots vs 310 shots
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
    Heavier 214 g (0.47 lb / 7.55 oz) vs 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
    Internal Storage 15 MB vs 20 MB

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 vs Lumix DMC-TS5.

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Venus Engine FHD processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

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    Panasonic TS3
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Panasonic TS5
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    1/2.33-inch

    16.1 MP

    Panasonic TS6
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    Panasonic TS2
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    1/2.33-inch

    14.1 MP

    Panasonic TS1
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    1/2.33-inch

    12 MP

    Panasonic ZS5
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    1/2.33-inch

    12.1 MP

    Samsung GC200
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.3 MP

    Nikon Z8
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    Full Frame

    45.7 MP

    Canon R100
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    APS-C

    24.1 MP

    Sony a7S III
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    Full Frame

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    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Sony a7R IV
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    Full Frame

    61.0 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in GPS

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in GPS.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is an HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 20 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4's shutter speed can go up to 1/1300 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 3.7 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 5.60 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 has dimensions of 103 x 64 x 27 mm (4.06 x 2.52 x 1.06"). It weighs 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    103 mm (4.06")

    64 mm (2.52")

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    27 mm (1.06")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    GOOD
    75

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 gets a score of 75 and is GOOD choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    63

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 gets a score of 63 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    AVERAGE
    59

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 gets a score of 59 and is AVERAGE choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    92

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 gets a score of 92 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and give score of 57 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    45

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 a score of 45 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 a score of 63 for Photo parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1300 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 3.7 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 a score of 63 for Focusing parameters.

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    56

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 a score of 56 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 a score of 62 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    AVERAGE
    69

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 a score of 69 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 310 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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