Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS2

Lets look closer at the Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX850 was introduced 7 years after the TS2 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GX850 grades vs the TS2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX850 has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the GX850 against the TS2.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and TS2 is 90 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The pic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and TS2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX850 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GX850 will show greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger GX850 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.