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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Announced February 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Updated by Panasonic GF3
Panasonic TS30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic TS30

 GF2 TS30 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic GF2

 TS30 GF2 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2011More recent by 47 months

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS30

 GF2 TS30 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

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

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography details
60
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
35
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
65
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography details
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery power (300 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
74
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
environment proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography info
55
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging features
32
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone socket
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
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
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