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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
79
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic G6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
  • Launched April 2013
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G5
  • Later Model is Panasonic G7
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS30, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G6 was launched 20 months prior to the TS30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the G6 scores versus the TS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Panasonic TS30

 G6 TS30 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1036k230kCrisper display (+806k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic G6

 TS30 G6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015April 2013More modern by 20 months

Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS30

 G6 TS30 

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 has external dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G6 and the TS30.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and TS30 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and TS30.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The G6 has the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF simpler. The more aged G6 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G6 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
71
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G6
Street photography with Panasonic TS30
73
screen articulates
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G6 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography factors
56
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
lack of image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow fps (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G6 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
72
offers touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
no Time Lapse function
74
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
weather proof
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G6 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
73
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
lack of image stabilization
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G6 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2013-04-24 2015-01-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,036k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 10.50 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 390 grams (0.86 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 639 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $750 $180