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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released April 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the GX85 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the GX85 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GX85 was revealed 4 years later than the TS4 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX85 grades against the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic TS4

 GX85 TS4 
RevealedApril 2016January 2012More recent by 51 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic GX85

 TS4 GX85 

Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic TS4

 GX85 TS4 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 has got physical measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the GX85 versus the TS4.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and TS4 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and TS4.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX85 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX85 will offer greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer GX85 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
21
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Street photography highlights
83
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX85 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Sports photography camera
62
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
bad battery (290 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (310 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography information
68
features focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery (290 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
66
better than average battery (310 per charge)
weather proof
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography details
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
bad battery (290 CIPA)
41
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
better than average battery (310 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GX85
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
35
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also called as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2016-04-05 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 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (at ISO 200) 5.60 m
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 426g (0.94 pounds) 197g (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 662 not tested
Other
Battery life 290 images 310 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $800 $399