Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic G5
- Successor is Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Replaced the Panasonic TS3
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic TS4
G6 | TS4 | |||
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Revealed | April 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 15 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer display (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic G6
TS4 | G6 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS4
G6 | TS4 |
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2013-04-24 | 2012-01-31 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,036k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 390 gr (0.86 lb) | 197 gr (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 61 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 639 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 photographs | 310 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $750 | $399 |