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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Updated by Panasonic GX8
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GX7 was manufactured 4 years after the TS1 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GX7 scores vs the TS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic TS1

 GX7 TS1 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2009Newer by 59 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic GX7

 TS1 GX7 

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic TS1

 GX7 TS1 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 has got outer measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GX7 vs the TS1.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and TS1 is 81 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX7 and TS1.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX7 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX7 will give you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern GX7 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography details
71
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
21
no manual focus
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Street photography advice
82
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography advice
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography highlights
67
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
61
environment proof
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Landscape photography camera
73
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (350 shots)
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2013-11-07 2009-01-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 11
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
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,765k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402g (0.89 lbs) 189g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 718 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $1,000 $380