Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS2
90 Imaging
54 Features
62 Overall
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93 Imaging
36 Features
29 Overall
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Superseded the Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS1
- Updated by Panasonic TS3
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS2, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly similar but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF8 was manufactured 6 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the GF8 scores against the TS2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF8 over the Panasonic TS2
GF8 | TS2 | |||
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Revealed | February 2016 | January 2010 | More recent by 74 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 230k | Clearer display (+810k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic GF8
TS2 | GF8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS2
GF8 | TS2 | |||
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Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF8 enjoys outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GF8 vs the TS2.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and TS2 is 90 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF8 and TS2.
As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF8 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GF8 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher GF8 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.
Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Revealed | 2016-02-15 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.8fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m (at ISO 200) | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 266 grams (0.59 lb) | 188 grams (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $549 | $350 |