Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic TS30

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.