Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic TS30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The GF2 was launched 4 years earlier than the TS30 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GF2 matches up versus the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF2 provides external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF2 compared to the TS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and TS30 is 88 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and TS30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS30 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older GF2 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.