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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
82
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic G1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 360g - 124 x 84 x 45mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Later Model is Panasonic G2
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic G1 versus Panasonic TS30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the G1 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the G1 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G1 was manufactured 7 years prior to the TS30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G1 grades vs the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G1 over the Panasonic TS30

 G1 TS30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic G1

 TS30 G1 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2009Fresher by 72 months

Common features in the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic TS30

 G1 TS30 
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G1 provides outside measurements 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 TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G1 versus the TS30.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the G1 and TS30 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G1 and TS30.

To sum up, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G1 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography info
58
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G1
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
72
fully articulated screen
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G1
Sports photography with Panasonic TS30
33
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G1
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
62
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
74
lighter than others (142 grams)
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
44
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
18
lack of video recording
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G1 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2009-01-19 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 463 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $0 $180