Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
- 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
- Launched June 2014
- Successor is Panasonic FZ2500
(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
- Introduced July 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
- Newer Model is Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Below is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic TS5, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and TS5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.
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The FZ1000 was launched 12 months later than the TS5 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FZ1000 grades versus the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic TS5
FZ1000 | TS5 | |||
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Introduced | June 2014 | ![]() | July 2013 | More recent by 12 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic FZ1000
TS5 | FZ1000 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic TS5
FZ1000 | TS5 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | No Touch friendly display |
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 has got external dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") along with a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 against the TS5.
![Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-size-comparison.jpg)
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ1000 and TS5 is 55 and 91 respectively.
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and TS5.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ1000 because of its larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FZ1000-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-TS5-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Class | Large Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Launched | 2014-06-12 | 2013-07-12 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-400mm (16.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.0 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 921 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter speed | 12.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
Flash options | 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 | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 831 gr (1.83 lbs) | 214 gr (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 517 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 370 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | DMW-BLC12PP | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $800 | $350 |