Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS5

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic TS5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively close but the G7 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 was unveiled 23 months after the TS5 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the G7 grades against the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G7 vs the TS5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 and TS5 is 71 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and TS5.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The G7 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher G7 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.