Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS25

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS25, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and TS25 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GF2 was announced 22 months prior to the TS25 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GF2 grades against the TS25 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF2 offers external dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS25 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS25 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GF2 versus the TS25.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and TS25 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The picture below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and TS25.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF2 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS25 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.