Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS30
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Launched July 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GH2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic TS30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe GH1 was announced 6 years before the TS30 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the GH1 scores versus the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic TS30
GH1 | TS30 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic GH1
TS30 | GH1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | July 2009 | Newer by 66 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS30
GH1 | TS30 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH1 features physical measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") and a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Check the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the GH1 compared to the TS30.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GH1 and TS30 is 81 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH1 and TS30.
All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS30 will provide you with extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged GH1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-07-10 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine HD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 18.89 x 14.48mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 273.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
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 | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 3.0 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 m | 4.40 m |
Flash options | 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 sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 385 grams (0.85 lbs) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 772 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $949 | $180 |