Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS1

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic TS1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX9 was manufactured 9 years after the TS1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GX9 matches up vs the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 provides external measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") and a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GX9 and the TS1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and TS1 is 82 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by looking through specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and TS1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX9 because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern GX9 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.