Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS20

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.