Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS2

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic TS2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very close but the G7 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was brought out 5 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the G7 matches up versus the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 comes with external dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 and the TS2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and TS2 is 71 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and TS2.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic G7 will result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent G7 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.