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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX8
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
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS20, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The GX7 was revealed 22 months later than the TS20 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX7 matches up versus the TS20 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic TS20

 GX7 TS20 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2012Fresher by 22 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic GX7

 TS20 GX7 

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic TS20

 GX7 TS20 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX7 enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions 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 GX7 vs Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GX7 vs the TS20.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and TS20 is 81 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and TS20.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The GX7 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult. The fresher GX7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
71
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography information
Panasonic TS20 Street photography information
82
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers focus via touch
above average ISO range (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography highlights
67
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
bad battery (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
bad battery (350 shots)
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging information
34
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (142 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2013-11-07 2012-01-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,765 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402g (0.89 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 718 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 250 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,000 $179