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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
66
Imaging
53
Features
88
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic GH4
(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
Panasonic TS4
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH4 over the Panasonic TS4

 GH4 TS4 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2012Newer by 25 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic GH4

 TS4 GH4 

Common features in the Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic TS4

 GH4 TS4 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and TS4 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH4
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
71
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
21
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH4
Street photography with Panasonic TS4
71
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
lighter than competition (560g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH4 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
62
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than competition (560g)
weather proofing
supports touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
66
better than average battery life (310 CIPA)
environment proofing
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography information
72
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
41
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
better than average battery life (310 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH4 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging info
71
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
lighter than competition (560g)
no image stabilization
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH4 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
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