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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Successor is Panasonic GH2
Panasonic TS1
(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
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH1 was launched 6 months later than the TS1 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GH1 matches up versus the TS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic TS1

 GH1 TS1 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic GH1

 TS1 GH1 

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS1

 GH1 TS1 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Similar age
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 features external dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the GH1 vs the TS1.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and TS1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH1 and TS1.

All in all, the two cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GH1 provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
59
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Street photography details
Panasonic TS1 Street photography details
72
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
32
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography features
58
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (320 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
61
environment proof
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery life (320 shots)
no Timelapse mode
35
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS1 Vlogging information
72
display is selfie friendly
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not have image stabilization
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-10 2009-01-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 18.89 x 14.48mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 273.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 1.9 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 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 AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 385g (0.85 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 772 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $949 $380