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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF3
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF2 was introduced 14 months after the TS2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the GF2 matches up versus the TS2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic TS2

 GF2 TS2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2011January 2010Newer by 14 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic GF2

 TS2 GF2 

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS2

 GF2 TS2 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 offers outer 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) while the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GF2 against the TS2.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and TS2 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and TS2.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF2 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic TS2 will offer you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The newer GF2 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography details
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
28
good megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography features
Panasonic TS2 Street photography features
65
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
low battery life (300 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography factors
52
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery life (300 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
67
weather proofing
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography factors
55
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
low battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
40
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
32
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
28
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2011-02-24 2010-01-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD 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 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 AVCHD Lite
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 506 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots -
Battery format 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 1 1
Retail price $330 $350