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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Boost 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
  • Announced September 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Updated by Panasonic G95
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is very comparable but the G85 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was introduced 21 months after the TS30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the G85 matches up vs the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic TS30

 G85 TS30 
LaunchedSeptember 2016January 2015More modern by 21 months
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic G85

 TS30 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic TS30

 G85 TS30 

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G85 offers exterior measurements of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the G85 against the TS30.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and TS30 is 69 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the G85 and TS30.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The G85 features the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier. The fresher G85 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G85
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
72
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
77
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (142 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography details
64
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (330 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow frames per second (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G85
Travel photography with Panasonic TS30
71
weather sealing
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery life (330 shots)
74
lighter than competitors (142g)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography factors
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
not so great battery life (330 per charge)
43
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
78
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (142g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as Lumix DMC-G80 Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2016-09-19 2015-01-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 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, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 grams (1.11 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 250 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $900 $180