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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
74
Imaging
52
Features
66
Overall
57
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Announced July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic G3
  • Renewed by Panasonic G6
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic TS5, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty close but the G5 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The G5 was introduced 12 months before the TS5 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G5 grades versus the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Panasonic TS5

 G5 TS5 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic G5

 TS5 G5 
ReleasedJuly 2013July 2012Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic TS5

 G5 TS5 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G5 has got physical dimensions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G5 and Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the G5 against the TS5.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G5 and TS5 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G5 and TS5.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G5 has got the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more aged G5 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G5 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW files
32
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G5 Street photography info
Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
66
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (396g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G5 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
51
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (370 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G5
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
66
boasts touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (396g)
72
good battery life (370 per charge)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
52
pretty wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G5 Vlogging information
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging information
62
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competition (396 grams)
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G5 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2012-07-17 2013-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine VII FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
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
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 396 grams (0.87 lb) 214 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 photographs 370 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $699 $350