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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Newer Model is Panasonic G95
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic TS2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty close but the G85 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The G85 was unveiled 6 years later than the TS2 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G85 scores versus the TS2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic TS2

 G85 TS2 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2010More recent by 81 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic G85

 TS2 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic TS2

 G85 TS2 

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 features external measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst 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 the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the G85 and the TS2.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and TS2 is 69 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G85 and TS2.

To sum up, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G85 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G85 will result in extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern G85 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
72
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
77
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography features
64
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
71
weather proof
offers touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery pack (330 shots)
67
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
73
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
not so great battery pack (330 CIPA)
40
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging information
78
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 Lumix DMC-FT2
Type Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2016-09-19 2010-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4592 x 3448 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 5.10 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505g (1.11 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 656 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $900 $350