Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4
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![Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G100/Panasonic-G100-front.jpg)
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Old Model is Panasonic TS3
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.
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The G100 was manufactured 8 years after the TS4 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the G100 matches up vs the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G100 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic TS4
G100 | TS4 | |||
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Released | June 2020 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 103 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+1610k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic G100
TS4 | G100 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic TS4
G100 | TS4 |
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G100 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") having a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G100 vs the TS4.
![Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS4-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G100 and TS4 is 81 and 92 respectively.
![Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and TS4.
As you can see, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G100 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G100 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G100 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DC-G100-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2020-06-24 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,840k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,680k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.73x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/500 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x1920 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352g (0.78 pounds) | 197g (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 images | 310 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $698 | $399 |