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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
90
Imaging
55
Features
70
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2015
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT30
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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is fairly close but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The GX850 was launched 2 years after the TS30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX850 grades versus the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic TS30

 GX850 TS30 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2015More modern by 25 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic GX850

 TS30 GX850 

Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic TS30

 GX850 TS30 

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX850 comes with outside measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has sizing of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic TS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GX850 compared to the TS30.

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX850 and TS30 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX850 and TS30.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The GX850 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern GX850 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography information
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography information
66
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Street photography information
Panasonic TS30 Street photography information
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than average (142g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography features
52
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (1.3 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography details
79
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
74
lighter than average (142g)
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX850 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
43
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX850 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging advice
73
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
33
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 Lumix DMC-FT30
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2017-01-04 2015-01-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 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 range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/500s 1/1300s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.3fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 gr (0.59 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 586 not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 250 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $548 $180