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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
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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

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic TS30

		

		

			
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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