Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS30

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GF1 was introduced 6 years prior to the TS30 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GF1 grades vs the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF1 offers outside measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the GF1 compared to the TS30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF1 and TS30 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The image underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF1 and TS30.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF1 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged GF1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.