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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic GH2
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The GH1 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TS20 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GH1 grades vs the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic TS20

 GH1 TS20 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic GH1

 TS20 GH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS20

 GH1 TS20 
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH1 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the GH1 compared to the TS20.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and TS20 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GH1 and TS20.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH1 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
59
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH1
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
72
screen articulates fully
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (142g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography highlights
32
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GH1
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
58
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (320 per charge)
low MP (12 megapixels)
70
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography features
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
terrible battery pack (320 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
72
selfie friendly display
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic port
does not have image stabilization
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2009-07-10 2012-01-31
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 18.89 x 14.48mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 273.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 1.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 385 gr (0.85 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 250 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $949 $179