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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
74
Imaging
59
Features
84
Overall
69
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 487g - 133 x 78 x 63mm
  • Released July 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX7
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The GX8 was launched 3 years after the TS4 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX8 scores against the TS4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX8 over the Panasonic TS4

 GX8 TS4 
AnnouncedJuly 2015January 2012Newer by 43 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic GX8

 TS4 GX8 

Common features in the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic TS4

 GX8 TS4 

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the GX8 and the TS4.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and TS4 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and TS4.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern GX8 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography info
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
21
no manual focus
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
80
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX8
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low battery power (330 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX8 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Travel photography camera
73
weather sealing
includes focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery power (330 per charge)
66
good battery pack (310 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX8 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography info
76
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (20MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
low battery power (330 per charge)
41
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery pack (310 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX8
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
81
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2015-07-16 2012-01-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 487 gr (1.07 lb) 197 gr (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 78 x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 310 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $898 $399