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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
81
Imaging
49
Features
57
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic GH1
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic TS4

 GH1 TS4 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic GH1

 TS4 GH1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months

Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS4

 GH1 TS4 
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).

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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.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and TS4 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH1
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
59
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
21
no manual focus
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
72
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography factors
32
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery life (320 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery power (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH1 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
low battery life (320 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
66
great battery power (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GH1
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS4
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
low battery life (320 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
41
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
great battery power (310 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Vlogging camera
72
selfie friendly screen
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
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