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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
54
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic GX1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Panasonic GX7
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Panasonic TS30

 GX1 TS30 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic GX1

 TS30 GX1 
RevealedJanuary 2015February 2012More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic TS30

 GX1 TS30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

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

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography factors
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS30 Street photography advice
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
lighter than competition (142g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Sports photography information
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography information
47
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Travel photography camera
65
includes touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (300 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competition (142 grams)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography features
62
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging factors
32
touchscreen
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT30
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2012-02-14 2015-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
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 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.60 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 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 MPEG-4, AVCHD 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 318 gr (0.70 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 703 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 250 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $228 $180