Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS4

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic TS4, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GX1 was launched around the same time to the TS4 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the GX1 scores versus the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX1 provides outer measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX1 and the TS4.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and TS4 is 87 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and TS4.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GX1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic GX1 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively.