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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Announced June 2020
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic TS20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G100 was revealed 8 years after the TS20 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G100 matches up against the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic TS20

 G100 TS20 
AnnouncedJune 2020January 2012Newer by 103 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1840k230kSharper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic G100

 TS20 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic TS20

 G100 TS20 

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G100 enjoys external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G100 compared to the TS20.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and TS20 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and TS20.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G100 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G100 will provide more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern G100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
77
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
features focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
56
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
78
supports bluetooth
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (270 per charge)
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography factors
71
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (270 per charge)
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G100
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with external mic support
no image stabilization
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2020-06-24 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x1920 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 352 gr (0.78 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $698 $179