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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
81
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic G100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 352g - 116 x 83 x 54mm
  • Launched June 2020
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic TS5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the G100 (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the G100 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The G100 was announced 7 years later than the TS5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the G100 matches up vs the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G100 over the Panasonic TS5

 G100 TS5 
ReleasedJune 2020July 2013Fresher by 85 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kClearer display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic G100

 TS5 G100 

Common features in the Panasonic G100 and Panasonic TS5

 G100 TS5 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G100 provides physical dimensions of 116mm x 83mm x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") along with a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G100 versus Panasonic TS5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the G100 and the TS5.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G100 and TS5 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G100 and TS5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G100 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G100 will give you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent G100 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic G100
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G100 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
78
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G100 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
56
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
78
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (270 shots)
72
better than average battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
52
quite wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
78
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
has external mic port
lack of image stabilization
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic G100 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G100 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G100Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2020-06-24 2013-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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 20 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 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,840 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.73x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.60 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 1920 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC3840 x 1920 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x1920 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 352g (0.78 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 116 x 83 x 54mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 2.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs 370 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $698 $350