Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.