Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS2

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS2, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is fairly similar but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The GX85 was announced 6 years later than the TS2 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the GX85 scores against the TS2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GX85 comes with physical dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX85 vs Panasonic TS2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GX85 versus the TS2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the GX85 and TS2 is 83 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX85 and TS2.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX85 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX85 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger GX85 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.