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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
  • Introduced February 2014
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GH3
  • Successor is Panasonic GH5
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Updated by Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly similar but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The GH4 was unveiled 4 years after the TS2 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the GH4 grades vs the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic TS2

 GH4 TS2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014January 2010More modern by 50 months
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kClearer display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic GH4

 TS2 GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic TS2

 GH4 TS2 

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 has physical dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Panasonic GH4 versus Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the GH4 and the TS2.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GH4 and TS2 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and TS2.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH4 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH4 will offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent GH4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
71
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
features focus via touch
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (560g)
great high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
62
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than competition in class (560 grams)
weather proof
features focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
67
weather sealing
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
72
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (560g)
does not have image stabilization
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2014-02-07 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IX Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.67x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 17.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, auto/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (24p, 25p, 30p), 1920 x 1080 (24p, 25p, 30p, 50p, 60p), 1280 x 720 (24p, 25p, 30p), 640 x 480 (25p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 560 gr (1.23 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 74 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.8 not tested
DXO Low light rating 791 not tested
Other
Battery life 500 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs (single or three-shot)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $1,500 $350