Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS20

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G2 was announced 18 months earlier than the TS20 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G2 matches up against the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 provides exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G2 vs the TS20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and TS20 is 72 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and TS20.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G2 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will produce extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.