Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
- Introduced April 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF3
- Replacement is Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Released January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Renewed by Panasonic TS2
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the TS1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GF5 was launched 3 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GF5 scores versus the TS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic TS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic TS1
GF5 | TS1 | |||
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Released | April 2012 | January 2009 | Fresher by 39 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic GF5
TS1 | GF5 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS1
GF5 | TS1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 provides external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF5 versus the TS1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and TS1 is 89 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and TS1.
As you can tell, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The GF5 offers the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern GF5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FT1 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-04-05 | 2009-01-27 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/160s | - |
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 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD Lite |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 267 gr (0.59 pounds) | 189 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 50 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 573 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 photos | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $600 | $380 |