Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Panasonic TS4
GX85 | TS4 | |||
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Revealed | April 2016 | January 2012 | More recent by 51 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic GX85
TS4 | GX85 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX85 and Panasonic TS4
GX85 | TS4 | |||
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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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the GX85 and TS4 is 83 and 92 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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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 |