Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS30

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic TS30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was released 3 years before the TS30 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GX1 grades vs the TS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 features external dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the GX1 versus the TS30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and TS30 is 87 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX1 and TS30.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The GX1 comes with the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The older GX1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.