Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS4

Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the G6 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the G6 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The G6 was announced 15 months later than the TS4 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G6 grades vs the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 has physical measurements of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions 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 G6 vs Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the G6 and the TS4.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G6 and TS4 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the G6 and TS4.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G6 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G6 will render greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger G6 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.