Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS4

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic TS4, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly close but the G2 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was brought out 18 months prior to the TS4 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G2 scores versus the TS4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G2 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the G2 versus the TS4.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and TS4 is 72 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and TS4.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The G2 features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The older G2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.