Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS4

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS4, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The GF8 was launched 4 years later than the TS4 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GF8 grades against the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 enjoys outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GF8 versus the TS4.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF8 and TS4.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF8 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GF8 will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer GF8 should have a benefit in sensor technology.