Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic TS30

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX850 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.