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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
62
Imaging
60
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Released November 2017
Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The G9 was revealed 5 years after the TS4 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G9 grades versus the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic TS4

 G9 TS4 
ReleasedNovember 2017January 2012More modern by 71 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic G9

 TS4 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic TS4

 G9 TS4 

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G9 offers exterior dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the G9 against the TS4.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and TS4 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G9 and TS4.

Clearly, both cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G9 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will result in extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer G9 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G9 Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
75
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (400 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
70
environment sealing
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (20MP)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
66
good battery (310 per charge)
environment sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G9
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
good battery (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
76
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic socket
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2017-11-08 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
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
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 658g (1.45 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 400 pictures 310 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Retail pricing $1,500 $399