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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
82
Imaging
46
Features
50
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic G2
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
  • Launched January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic TS4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty close but the G1 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G1 was announced 4 years earlier than the TS4 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the G1 matches up against the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic TS4

 G1 TS4 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic G1

 TS4 G1 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2009More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic TS4

 G1 TS4 
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G1 provides exterior measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the G1 versus the TS4.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and TS4 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the G1 and TS4.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The G1 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF simpler. The older G1 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
57
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G1 Street photography information
Panasonic TS4 Street photography information
72
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G1
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
33
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
62
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
66
great battery (310 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
great battery (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
18
no video shooting
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2009-01-19 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 360 grams (0.79 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 310 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $399