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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
62
Imaging
50
Features
82
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5S
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 660g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2018
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS2, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the GH5S (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) and the GH5S (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The GH5S was announced 8 years after the TS2 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the GH5S scores versus the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5S over the Panasonic TS2

 GH5S TS2 
ReleasedJanuary 2018January 2010More modern by 97 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic GH5S

 TS2 GH5S 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic TS2

 GH5S TS2 

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5S provides exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has dimensions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

See the Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the GH5S compared to the TS2.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5S and TS2 is 62 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5S and TS2.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH5S having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Panasonic TS2 will provide you with more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent GH5S is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Portrait photography camera
62
you can focus manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Street photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Street photography advice
68
fully articulated screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5S as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
56
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
has no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Travel photography details
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography details
61
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
selfie friendly display
no Timelapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
67
environment proof
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography highlights
63
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
no Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5S Vlogging features
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging features
68
selfie friendly display
touch screen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not have image stabilization
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Panasonic GH5S vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5S and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5SPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-GH5S Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2018-01-08 2010-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine 10 Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3680 x 2760 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660 grams (1.46 lbs) 188 grams (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/3 images) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II V60 cards supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 1
Pricing at release $2,498 $350