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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS6

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
45
Overall
42

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS6 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G1
  • Replacement is Panasonic G3
Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT6
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS6 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was launched 5 years earlier than the TS6 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the G2 grades versus the TS6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic TS6

 G2 TS6 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS6 over the Panasonic G2

 TS6 G2 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2010Fresher by 54 months

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic TS6

 G2 TS6 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kEqual display resolution

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 has outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the G2 against the TS6.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and TS6 is 72 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS6 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and TS6.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G2 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS6 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older G2 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS6 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G2
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS6
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
37
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 Street photography information
Panasonic TS6 Street photography information
65
screen articulates
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (428 grams)
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G2
Sports photography with Panasonic TS6
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS6 Travel photography advice
58
provides touch to focus
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (428 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
73
better than average battery power (370 shots)
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS6 as a Landscape photography camera
57
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
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relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
better than average battery power (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G2
Vlogging with Panasonic TS6
61
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
does have microphone port
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than competitors in class (428g)
33
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic TS6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Panasonic TS6
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2010-07-12 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 428 grams (0.94 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 493 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photos 370 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,000 $300