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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS10

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
20
Overall
29

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS10 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Updated by Panasonic GF3
Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS10 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS10, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The GF2 was unveiled 14 months later than the TS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GF2 scores versus the TS10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic TS10

 GF2 TS10 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Panasonic GF2

 TS10 GF2 

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS10

 GF2 TS10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS10 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GF2 against the TS10.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and TS10 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and TS10.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GF2 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS10 will provide greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger GF2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
60
manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF2
Street photography with Panasonic TS10
65
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS10 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
environment proofing
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS10 Travel photography info
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery (300 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF2
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS10
55
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
terrible battery (300 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS10 Vlogging information
32
touch screen
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT10
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2011-02-24 2010-01-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance - 10cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 4.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 310 gr (0.68 pounds) 188 gr (0.41 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 506 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $249