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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Revealed December 2013
  • Replacement is Panasonic GM5
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic GM1 versus Panasonic TS1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GM1 was released 4 years after the TS1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GM1 matches up against the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic TS1

 GM1 TS1 
RevealedDecember 2013January 2009More modern by 60 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kClearer screen (+806k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic GM1

 TS1 GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic TS1

 GM1 TS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM1 enjoys external measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GM1 versus Panasonic TS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GM1 compared to the TS1.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and TS1 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GM1 and TS1.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GM1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GM1 will give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent GM1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
65
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
lighter than competition in class (204g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
48
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
29
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
74
lighter than competition in class (204g)
provides touch focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
low battery pack (230 CIPA)
35
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
35
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (204 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external microphone port
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2013-12-19 2009-01-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,036 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1300 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/50 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 189 grams (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 660 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $750 $380