Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS1

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic S5 vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the S5 (24MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the S5 (Full frame) and TS1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.

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The S5 was brought out 11 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the S5 grades against the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic S5 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S5 enjoys physical dimensions of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S5 vs the TS1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S5 and TS1 is 60 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S5 and TS1.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S5 will deliver greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern S5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.