Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS2

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic TS2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly close but the G1 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G1 was revealed 12 months earlier than the TS2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the G1 matches up vs the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G1 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") and a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G1 against the TS2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G1 and TS2 is 82 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to see the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and TS2.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS2 will render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.