Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 560g - 133 x 93 x 84mm
- Released February 2014
- Replaced the Panasonic GH3
- Successor is Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Released January 2012
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT4
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS3
- Renewed by Panasonic TS5
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the GH4 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the GH4 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe GH4 was introduced 2 years after the TS4 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the GH4 grades versus the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH4 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic TS4
GH4 | TS4 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | January 2012 | Newer by 25 months | |
Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Clearer screen (+806k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic GH4
TS4 | GH4 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH4 has external measurements 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 TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic TS4 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the GH4 vs the TS4.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and TS4 is 66 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH4 and TS4.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH4 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH4 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GH4 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.
Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2014-02-07 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine IX | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 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 |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,036k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | OLED | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.67x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 17.00 m (at ISO 200) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 560g (1.23 lb) | 197g (0.43 lb) |
Dimensions | 133 x 93 x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 74 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 23.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 791 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 500 images | 310 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $1,500 | $399 |