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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
72
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic G10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 388g - 124 x 90 x 74mm
  • Launched August 2010
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Successor is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very close but the G10 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The G10 was launched 7 months after the TS2 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G10 scores against the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G10 over the Panasonic TS2

 G10 TS2 
LaunchedAugust 2010January 2010More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic G10

 TS2 G10 

Common features in the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic TS2

 G10 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G10 has got outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") having a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the G10 versus the TS2.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and TS2 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G10 and TS2.

As you can tell, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G10 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS2 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer G10 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G10 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
60
focusing manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G10 Street photography information
Panasonic TS2 Street photography information
58
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography advice
44
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
great battery (380 shots)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
no phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G10 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
54
great battery (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
67
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G10 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
59
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 shots)
no image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G10 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
23
has face detection autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G10 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2010-08-09 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II 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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 388 grams (0.86 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 90 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.1 not tested
DXO Low light score 411 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $550 $350