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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Refreshed by Panasonic G2
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic TS20, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was released 4 years earlier than the TS20 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the G1 grades vs the TS20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic TS20

 G1 TS20 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic G1

 TS20 G1 
IntroducedJanuary 2012January 2009Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic TS20

 G1 TS20 
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the G1 against the TS20.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and TS20 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and TS20.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The older G1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography features
57
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
30
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Street photography factors
72
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G1 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
33
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
62
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse recording
resolution not great (12MP)
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather proofing
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography info
57
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
lack of Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
18
no video recording
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-19 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 250 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $0 $179