Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS20
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2011
- Old Model is Panasonic GF1
- Successor is Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview
Below is a extended review of the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic TS20, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF2 was brought out 11 months earlier than the TS20 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the GF2 scores vs the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS20 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery & Panasonic TS20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic TS20
GF2 | TS20 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic GF2
TS20 | GF2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | February 2011 | More recent by 11 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS20
GF2 | TS20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 has outer dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the GF2 against the TS20.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and TS20 is 88 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF2 and TS20.
Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS20 will resolve greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older GF2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT20 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-02-24 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Battery form | Battery Pack | 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 | One | One |
Retail pricing | $330 | $179 |