Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30 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
- Announced February 2011
- Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
- Updated by Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Released January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic TS30
GF2 | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic GF2
TS30 | GF2 | |||
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Released | January 2015 | February 2011 | More recent by 47 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS30
GF2 | TS30 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2011-02-24 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 310 gr (0.68 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $330 | $180 |