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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Updated by Panasonic GX7
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively close but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The GX1 was manufactured at a similar time to the TS20 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the GX1 matches up against the TS20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic TS20

 GX1 TS20 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic GX1

 TS20 GX1 

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic TS20

 GX1 TS20 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 features physical measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX1 versus Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GX1 compared to the TS20.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and TS20 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The GX1 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF simpler.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
71
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
47
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography info
65
includes touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (300 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography advice
62
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (300 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
41
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen functionality
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic support
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2012-02-14 2012-01-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.60 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 318g (0.70 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $228 $179