Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic TS30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Canon G5 X MII has external dimensions of 111 x 61 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.4 x 1.81″) and weighs 340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic TS30 has external dimensions of 104 x 58 x 20 mm (4.09 x 2.28 x 0.79″) and weighs 142 g (0.31 lb / 5.01 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Canon G5 X MII and the Panasonic TS30. Panasonic TS30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 7mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 26mm thinner than Canon G5 X MII.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic TS30.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic TS30.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic TS30 is significantly lighter (198g ) than the Canon G5 X MII which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
Thanks to the weather-sealed body of the TS30, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to the G5 X MII.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Canon G5 X MII's 3.00" LCD screen is slightly larger than Panasonic TS30's 2.7 screen.
In addition to the size advantage, Canon G5 X MII LCD screen also has a
Tilting feature where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels. On the other hand, Panasonic TS30 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to G5 X MII.