Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS30

Lets examine more closely at the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS30, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was announced 7 months after the TS30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GX8 scores versus the TS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 features outside measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") and a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GX8 compared to the TS30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and TS30 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and TS30.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX8 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX8 will give greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher GX8 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.