Panasonic G5 vs Panasonic TS5

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G5 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.