Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 442g - 124 x 90 x 76mm
- Introduced March 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic GH1
- New Model is Panasonic GH3
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Introduced January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
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.
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH2 over the Panasonic TS30
GH2 | TS30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic GH2
TS30 | GH2 | |||
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Introduced | January 2015 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 46 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic TS30
GH2 | TS30 |
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
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).
Examine the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic TS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH2 and TS30 is 70 and 95 respectively.
![Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-GH2-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS30-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2011-03-23 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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 | 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 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 1600 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.71x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.0fps | 1.3fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 15.60 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 | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 442 grams (0.97 lbs) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 90 x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $1,000 | $180 |