Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS10

The following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic TS10, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The GH1 was brought out 6 months earlier than the TS10 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the GH1 scores vs the TS10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GH1 enjoys physical dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GH1 vs the TS10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GH1 and TS10 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH1 and TS10.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH1 due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS10 will provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively.