Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS10

Here is a extended assessment of the Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS10, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is very well matched but the G5 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The G5 was manufactured 2 years later than the TS10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the G5 scores vs the TS10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic G5 provides outside measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the G5 compared to the TS10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 and TS10 is 74 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and TS10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G5 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G5 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The younger G5 will have an edge in sensor technology.