Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS2

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty close but the G2 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was released 6 months later than the TS2 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the G2 scores vs the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 has got physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the G2 versus the TS2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G2 and TS2 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the G2 and TS2.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS2 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.