Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
- Launched March 2011
- Earlier Model is Panasonic GH1
- Successor is Panasonic GH3
(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
- Announced January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
- Old Model is Panasonic TS1
- Refreshed by Panasonic TS3
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is very similar but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GH2 was manufactured 15 months after the TS2 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the GH2 matches up against the TS2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic TS2
GH2 | TS2 | |||
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Announced | March 2011 | January 2010 | More modern by 15 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic GH2
TS2 | GH2 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH2 has got outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic TS2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the GH2 and the TS2.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and TS2 is 70 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH2 and TS2.
As you can see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GH2 because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH2 will offer you more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger GH2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Launched | 2011-03-23 | 2010-01-26 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 3.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.60 m | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24, 30, 60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 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 file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442g (0.97 lb) | 188g (0.41 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 60 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 655 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,000 | $350 |