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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
62
Imaging
61
Features
90
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Launched November 2017
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic TS2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The G9 was announced 7 years after the TS2 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G9 grades vs the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic TS2

 G9 TS2 
LaunchedNovember 2017January 2010Newer by 95 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic G9

 TS2 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic TS2

 G9 TS2 

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 offers outer measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") having a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic TS2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the G9 and the TS2.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G9 and TS2 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and TS2.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G9 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G9 will render extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher G9 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G9
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
76
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
75
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G9
Sports photography with Panasonic TS2
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G9
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
70
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery power (400 shots)
67
weather proof
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
bad battery power (400 CIPA)
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging details
77
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2017-11-08 2010-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658 gr (1.45 lb) 188 gr (0.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Two Single
Cost at launch $1,500 $350