Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS2

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS2, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty close but the G6 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The G6 was revealed 3 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the G6 scores against the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 has got outer dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the G6 against the TS2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and TS2 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G6 and TS2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G6 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G6 will provide you with extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher G6 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.