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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
54
Overall
50
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic GF5
(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
Panasonic TS1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic TS1

 GF5 TS1 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2009Fresher by 39 months
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic GF5

 TS1 GF5 

Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS1

 GF5 TS1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and TS1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Portrait photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Street photography camera
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF5
Sports photography with Panasonic TS1
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
29
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Travel photography camera
61
supports touch to focus
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography information
59
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of Time Lapse mode
35
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF5
Vlogging with Panasonic TS1
32
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
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