Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced February 2015
- Replaced the Panasonic GF6
- Replacement is Panasonic GF8
(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
- Released January 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- New Model is Panasonic TS5
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GF7 was introduced 3 years after the TS4 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the GF7 grades against the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic TS4
GF7 | TS4 | |||
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Released | February 2015 | January 2012 | More modern by 37 months | |
Focus manually | More exact focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Sharper display (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic GF7
TS4 | GF7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic TS4
GF7 | TS4 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the GF7 versus the TS4.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and TS4.
As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GF7 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic GF7 will offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GF7 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2015-02-01 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | 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 surface 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 | 4592 x 3448 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.8 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 266 grams (0.59 lb) | 197 grams (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 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 | 230 shots | 310 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $308 | $399 |