Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS10

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic TS10, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and TS10 (14MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX8 was brought out 5 years after the TS10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the GX8 grades vs the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 provides physical dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic TS10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the GX8 and the TS10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and TS10 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The pic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX8 and TS10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GX8 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX8 will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer GX8 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.