Panasonic TS4 vs Samsung GX-10

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Panasonic TS4 versus Samsung GX-10, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively similar but the TS4 (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TS4 was launched 5 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the TS4 matches up against the GX-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Samsung GX-10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the TS4 vs the GX-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and GX-10 is 92 and 59 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and GX-10.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The TS4 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic TS4 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger TS4 will have an edge in sensor technology.