Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS10

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic TS10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF1 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty similar but the GF1 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GF1 was manufactured 3 months earlier than the TS10 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the GF1 scores against the TS10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF1 offers external dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF1 versus Panasonic TS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GF1 vs the TS10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF1 and TS10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF1 and TS10.

To sum up, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS10 will offer you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively.