Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS2

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.

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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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.