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Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

Lumix DMC-FT4

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on Jan. 31, 2012.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.2 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.8 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
1.9 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.6 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5

Sensor

This camera has a CCD sensor with a 12 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 23 focus points. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage. A dust proof camera that will give you peace of mind when you're working in deserts, beaches and other environments for adventure lovers. This camera will be safe from the rain and splashes.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5

Lumix DMC-FT5

Camera summary

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Compact camera. Announced on July 12, 2013.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.6 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.8 out of 5 stars
Photography features
3.6 out of 5 stars
Physical
2.0 out of 5 stars
Average Score
3.0 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Focus points

This camera has 23 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects

Max video resolutions

1920 x 1080

Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

DMW-BCM13

The battery of this camera can last up to 370 shots per charge with the included DMW-BCM13 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Environmental sealing

This camera offers enviromental sealing keeping it protected and safe from environmental damage. A dust proof camera that will give you peace of mind when you're working in deserts, beaches and other environments for adventure lovers. This camera will be safe from the rain and splashes.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Af center
Yes
Yes
Af continuous
Yes
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
Yes
Yes
Af Face detection
No
Yes
Af live view
Yes
Yes
Af multi area
Yes
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
No
Af single
Yes
Yes
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
Yes
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points 23 23

Connectivity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
HDMI
Yes
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity - Built-In
DXO color depth 0.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
No
No
Multi segment
Yes
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
No
No

General

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
AKA Lumix DMC-FT4 Lumix DMC-FT5
announced Jan. 31, 2012 July 12, 2013
Body type Compact Compact
brand Panasonic Panasonic
msrp $0.00 $195.94
model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Predecessor model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Successor model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6

Lense

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
No
No
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
GPS Built-in Built-in
Self-timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
AE bracketing
No
No
Aperture priority
No
No
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
Yes
Yes
External flash
No
No
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Flash range 5.60 m 5.60 m
Image stabilization
Yes
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Yes
Max continuous shooting 4.0 fps 10.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1300s
Minimum shutter speed 60 60
Shutter priority
No
No
WB bracketing
Yes
Yes

Physical

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Battery life 310 shots 370 shots
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
Yes
Yes
Environmental sealing
Yes
Yes
Freeze proof
Yes
Yes
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm 110 x 67 x 29mm
Shock proof
Yes
Yes
Water proof
Yes
Yes
Weight 197 grs 214 grs

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 230 460
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
No
No
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor resolution 12 16
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type CCD CMOS

Headphone port

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)

Viewfinder

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder