Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS2

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.

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The 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.

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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).

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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.

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.