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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic G5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic G3
  • Successor is Panasonic G6
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic TS25, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the G5 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The G5 was released 5 months before the TS25 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the G5 grades versus the TS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic TS25

 G5 TS25 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic G5

 TS25 G5 

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic TS25

 G5 TS25 
ReleasedJuly 2012January 2013Same age

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G5 features 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 TS25 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G5 versus Panasonic TS25 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the G5 and the TS25.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and TS25 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G5 and TS25.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizes. The G5 features the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography info
71
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS25 Street photography advice
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (396g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition (144 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography factors
51
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography factors
66
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (396g)
71
lighter than competition (144 grams)
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography highlights
65
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic TS25 Vlogging advice
62
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than others (396g)
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (144g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2012-07-17 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396g (0.87 lbs) 144g (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 618 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 pictures 250 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $699 $180