Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS1
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Launched February 2015
- Old Model is Panasonic GF6
- New Model is Panasonic GF8
(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
- Introduced January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Successor is Panasonic TS2
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF7 was manufactured 6 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the GF7 matches up against the TS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic TS1
GF7 | TS1 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | January 2009 | Fresher by 74 months | |
Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic GF7
TS1 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic TS1
GF7 | TS1 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 features external dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the GF7 against the TS1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and TS1 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and TS1.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GF7 will offer more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher GF7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2015-02-01 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/16000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 5.8fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 gr (0.59 pounds) | 189 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 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 | 230 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $308 | $380 |