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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
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
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS5
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The GX850 was unveiled 5 years after the TS4 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX850 grades vs the TS4 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic TS4

 GX850 TS4 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2012Newer by 60 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Panasonic GX850

 TS4 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic TS4

 GX850 TS4 

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 features outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has proportions 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 GX850 vs Panasonic TS4 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GX850 compared to the TS4.

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and TS4 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and TS4.

Plainly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GX850 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX850 will produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent GX850 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX850
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS4
66
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Street photography info
Panasonic TS4 Street photography info
80
screen tilts
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS4 Sports photography features
52
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 per charge)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography factors
79
has focus via touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (210 shots)
66
better than average battery pack (310 shots)
weather proofing
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS4 as a Landscape photography camera
71
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (210 CIPA)
41
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
better than average battery pack (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS4 Vlogging highlights
73
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic jack
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic TS4
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 Lumix DMC-FT4
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2017-01-04 2012-01-31
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 pounds) 197 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 pictures 310 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $548 $399