Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic TS30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH2 was released 4 years earlier than the TS30 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the GH2 scores versus the TS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GH2 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH2 features outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GH2 and the TS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and TS30 is 70 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH2 and TS30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GH2 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The older GH2 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.