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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-G90
  • Old Model is Panasonic G85
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
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Following is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The G95 was released 9 years after the TS2 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the G95 matches up against the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Panasonic TS2

 G95 TS2 
RevealedApril 2019January 2010More modern by 112 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1240k230kClearer screen (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic G95

 TS2 G95 

Common features in the Panasonic G95 and Panasonic TS2

 G95 TS2 

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 has got outer measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G95 versus the TS2.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the G95 and TS2 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The image below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G95 and TS2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The G95 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Panasonic G95 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6.3MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent G95 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G95 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography factors
77
manual focus
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
68
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery (290 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G95 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography information
73
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (20.3MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
bad battery (290 shots)
67
environment sealing
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G95 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
76
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (20.3 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
bad battery (290 per charge)
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G95 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
79
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G95 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-G90 Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2019-04-05 2010-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine HD II
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 20.3 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,240k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m (at ISO 100) 5.10 m
Flash options 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
External flash
Auto exposure 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 536 gr (1.18 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs -
Style of battery 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 (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $998 $350