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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Launched July 2015
  • Old Model is Panasonic GX7
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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GX8 was unveiled 3 years after the TS20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the GX8 grades vs the TS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic TS20

 GX8 TS20 
IntroducedJuly 2015January 2012More modern by 43 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic GX8

 TS20 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic TS20

 GX8 TS20 

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX8 has outside 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 TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the GX8 versus the TS20.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and TS20 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX8 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer GX8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography factors
75
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
80
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competition (142g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography features
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery life (330 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GX8
Travel photography with Panasonic TS20
73
environment proofing
comes with touch to focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
bad battery life (330 shots)
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery life (330 shots)
41
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging advice
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic socket
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2015-07-16 2012-01-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video 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 487 grams (1.07 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 75 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 806 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 250 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $898 $179