Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS20

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS20, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the G95 (20.3MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the G95 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The G95 was manufactured 7 years after the TS20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the G95 scores vs the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G95 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G95 comes with external measurements of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") having a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic G95 vs Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the G95 against the TS20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the G95 and TS20 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G95 and TS20.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The G95 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G95 will produce more detail due to its extra 4.3MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern G95 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.