Panasonic TS4 vs Canon A810

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Panasonic TS4 vs Canon A810

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1/2.33 inch 28.2mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 128.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Panasonic TS4 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the TS4.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon A810 Review.

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Differences

Panasonic TS4 advantages over Canon A810

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Longer exposure
60 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
3.7 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
6400 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon A810 advantages over Panasonic TS4

Less expensive
$110 vs $400 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger lens aperture
f/2.8 vs f/3.3
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 310 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
16.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster shutter
1/2000 vs 1/1300 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Goes deeper than most cameras; Built-in GPS, altimeter, and barometer; Full HD video capability; Good battery life.
Won't serve as an "everywhere" camera; Lens soft at all but wide-angle setting; Button icons hard to read; Disappointing print quality.
Read our Panasonic TS4 Express Review

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The Competition

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS1

Panasonic TS4

Panasonic DMC-TS1

$192
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
Shoots 1080p video

$400
1/2.33 inch

Compare Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic DMC-TS1

Canon A810

Panasonic DMC-TS1

$110
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Larger lens aperture

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
HDMI out

Compare Canon A810 vs Panasonic DMC-TS1

Compared to Panasonic DMC-TS2

Panasonic TS4

Panasonic DMC-TS2

$192
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
Shoots 1080p video

$400
1/2.33 inch

Fast startup
Manual focus

Compare Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic DMC-TS2

Canon A810

Panasonic DMC-TS2

$110
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Larger lens aperture

$400
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Manual focus

Compare Canon A810 vs Panasonic DMC-TS2

Compared to Canon A1200

Panasonic TS4

Canon A1200

$192
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$101
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic TS4 vs Canon A1200

Canon A810

Canon A1200

$110
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$101
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon A810 vs Canon A1200

Compared to Canon A1300

Panasonic TS4

Canon A1300

$192
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$134
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Panasonic TS4 vs Canon A1300

Canon A810

Canon A1300

$110
1/2.3 inch

$134
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon A810 vs Canon A1300

Compared to Panasonic TS5

Panasonic TS4

Panasonic TS5

$192
1/2.33 inch

Bigger pixels
Longer exposure

$249
1/2.33 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Panasonic TS4 vs Panasonic TS5

Canon A810

Panasonic TS5

$110
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Larger lens aperture

$249
1/2.33 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Canon A810 vs Panasonic TS5

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