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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Revealed June 2020
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was introduced 11 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the G100 scores against the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic TS1

 G100 TS1 
AnnouncedJune 2020January 2009Fresher by 139 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1840k230kSharper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic G100

 TS1 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic TS1

 G100 TS1 

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G100 features physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G100 against the TS1.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and TS1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the G100 and TS1.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G100 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G100 will give you greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger G100 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
77
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
78
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G100
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
56
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography information
78
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
not so great battery (270 per charge)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G100
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
71
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
not so great battery (270 shots)
35
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging features
78
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pixels)
includes external mic port
no image stabilization
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2020-06-24 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,840 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1300 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lbs) 189 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $698 $380