Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS20

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.