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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Introduced December 2013
  • Replacement is Panasonic GM5
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic TS4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GM1 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the GM1 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GM1 was revealed 23 months later than the TS4 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the GM1 grades versus the TS4 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic TS4

 GM1 TS4 
RevealedDecember 2013January 2012Fresher by 23 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic GM1

 TS4 GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic TS4

 GM1 TS4 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GM1 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the GM1 compared to the TS4.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GM1 and TS4 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and TS4.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GM1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GM1 will give greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern GM1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography features
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
21
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography details
Panasonic TS4 Street photography details
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (204 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography info
74
lighter than average (204g)
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
66
better than average battery (310 CIPA)
environment proof
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
41
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
better than average battery (310 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging advice
35
touchscreen
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (204 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing external microphone port
32
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2013-12-19 2012-01-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,036k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/500s 1/1300s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/50s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 204 grams (0.45 lbs) 197 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 660 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 310 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $750 $399