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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
69
Imaging
54
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2016
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-G80
  • Replacement is Panasonic G95
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic TS5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly close but the G85 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G85 was brought out 3 years after the TS5 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the G85 matches up against the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Panasonic TS5

 G85 TS5 
ReleasedSeptember 2016July 2013More modern by 39 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic G85

 TS5 G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Panasonic TS5

 G85 TS5 
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 has got outside dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G85 versus Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the G85 and the TS5.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G85 and TS5 is 69 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and TS5.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical MP but not the same sensor sizes. The G85 comes with the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The fresher G85 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
72
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G85
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
77
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
64
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery (330 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic G85
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
71
environment proofing
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery (330 shots)
72
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
environment proof
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G85
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery (330 CIPA)
52
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proof
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging details
78
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic G85 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-G80 Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Advanced Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2016-09-19 2013-07-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.20 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 505 gr (1.11 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 656 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 370 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $900 $350