Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS6

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The GF2 was announced 4 years prior to the TS6 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GF2 grades against the TS6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 features outside dimensions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF2 and the TS6.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GF2 and TS6 is 88 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF2 and TS6.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF2 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS6 will deliver more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.