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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
90 Imaging
53 Features
66 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF6
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GF8
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF7 was released at a similar time to the TS30 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the GF7 matches up against the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic TS30

		

		

			
 GF7 TS30 
Manually focus  Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic GF7

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic TS30

		

		

			
 GF7 TS30 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2015Same generation
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check out the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GF7 versus the TS30.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and TS30 is 90 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and TS30.
As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GF7 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF simpler.
	
			Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
65
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 can't use external flash
35
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides face detect focusing
 manual focus not available
 manual mode not available
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Panasonic GF7 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
80
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 saves RAW formats
 comes with touch to focus
 good high ISO (25,600)
 lack of image stabilization
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 environment proofing
 lighter than competition in class (142g)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic GF7 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography features
51
 max shutter speed is good (1/16,000 seconds)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (5.8 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery (230 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
42
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking focus
 environment proofing
 low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 slow frames per second (1.3 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic GF7 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography features
70
 comes with touch to focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 not so great battery (230 shots)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
74
 lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
 environment proofing
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography features
69
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 decent sized screen (3 inch)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 lack of image stabilization
 not so great battery (230 CIPA)
43
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 environment proofing
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not available
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison
 Panasonic GF7 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic TS30 as a Vlogging camera
33
 touchscreen enabled
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have microphone jack
33
 pretty wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focusing
 lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2015-02-01 2015-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.8 frames per sec 1.3 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 266 gr (0.59 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $308 $180