Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Released July 2009
- Later Model is Panasonic GH2
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Announced January 2012
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Superseded the Panasonic TS3
- Replacement is Panasonic TS5
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very similar but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GH1 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the TS4 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the GH1 matches up vs the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH1 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic TS4
GH1 | TS4 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic GH1
TS4 | GH1 | |||
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Announced | January 2012 | July 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS4
GH1 | TS4 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Neither comes with Touch friendly display |
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH1 comes with exterior 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 TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS4 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the GH1 vs the TS4.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and TS4 is 81 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH1 and TS4.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The GH1 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more aged GH1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-07-10 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine HD | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 18.89 x 14.48mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 273.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 385 grams (0.85 lb) | 197 grams (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 772 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 310 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $949 | $399 |