Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic TS4

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic TS4, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and TS4 (12MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The L1 was manufactured 5 years earlier than the TS4 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the L1 grades vs the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic L1 Gallery and Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic L1 has outside dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic TS4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the L1 vs the TS4.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L1 and TS4 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The picture below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the L1 and TS4.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The L1 due to its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic TS4 will produce extra detail due to its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.