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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
82
Imaging
60
Features
80
Overall
68
Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic GX9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 407g - 124 x 72 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2018
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX9 was introduced 6 years later than the TS4 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX9 grades vs the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX9 over the Panasonic TS4

 GX9 TS4 
ReleasedFebruary 2018January 2012Fresher by 74 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kSharper screen (+1010k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic GX9

 TS4 GX9 

Common features in the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic TS4

 GX9 TS4 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 features 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) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX9 compared to the TS4.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and TS4 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX9 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX9 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX9 will result in extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent GX9 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX9 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
84
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX9 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
72
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery life (260 per charge)
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX9
Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
71
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery life (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
66
good battery power (310 CIPA)
environment proof
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX9
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (260 shots)
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery power (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX9
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
35
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
32
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2018-02-13 2012-01-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 407g (0.90 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 72 x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 pictures 310 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 photos over 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $1,000 $399