Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS4

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.