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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2019
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G85
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • New Model is Panasonic TS2
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Panasonic G95 versus Panasonic TS1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The G95 was announced 10 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G95 matches up against the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic TS1

 G95 TS1 
LaunchedApril 2019January 2009More recent by 124 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kCrisper screen (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic G95

 TS1 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic TS1

 G95 TS1 

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G95 has physical dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G95 versus Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the G95 compared to the TS1.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and TS1 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G95 and TS1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G95 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G95 will offer you more detail with its extra 8.3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent G95 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography info
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G95
Street photography with Panasonic TS1
78
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography highlights
68
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery life (290 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography factors
73
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
low battery life (290 per charge)
61
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography info
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (20.3MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
low battery life (290 CIPA)
35
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G95
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
28
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternate name Lumix DMC-G90 Lumix DMC-FT1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2019-04-05 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 20.3 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,240 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 grams (1.18 pounds) 189 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $998 $380