Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS1

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The GF8 was unveiled 7 years after the TS1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GF8 scores vs the TS1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF8 has exterior measurements 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") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF8 vs the TS1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and TS1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF8 and TS1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF8 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GF8 will offer you more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent GF8 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.