Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the G5 (16MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the G5 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The G5 was announced 3 years after the TS1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the G5 matches up vs the TS1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 enjoys external dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the G5 against the TS1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and TS1 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 and TS1.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G5 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic G5 will render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more modern G5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.