Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic TS1
G100 | TS1 | |||
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Announced | June 2020 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 139 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+1610k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic G100
TS1 | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic TS1
G100 | TS1 |
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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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 |