Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS1

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.