Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS1

On this page, we will be looking at the Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The GX850 was launched 8 years later than the TS1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GX850 matches up versus the TS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX850 features physical measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic TS1 has sizing of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the GX850 vs the TS1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and TS1 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and TS1.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX850 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX850 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher GX850 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.