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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Launched April 2019
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Superseded the Panasonic G85
Panasonic TS4
(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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
  • Successor is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The G95 was brought out 7 years after the TS4 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G95 grades vs the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic TS4

 G95 TS4 
IntroducedApril 2019January 2012Newer by 88 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic G95

 TS4 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic TS4

 G95 TS4 

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 enjoys outer dimensions of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst 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).

Analyze the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS4 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the G95 and the TS4.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the G95 and TS4 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G95 and TS4.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The G95 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic G95 will deliver extra detail having its extra 8.3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer G95 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography advice
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 Street photography features
Panasonic TS4 Street photography features
78
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography info
68
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery life (290 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery power (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
73
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
resolution is good (20.3MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
66
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery life (290 per charge)
41
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery power (310 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone support
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90 Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2019-04-05 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20.3MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash settings 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
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 536g (1.18 lbs) 197g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photos 310 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $998 $399