Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS10

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS10, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and TS10 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The GF5 was introduced 2 years after the TS10 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the GF5 grades versus the TS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF5 comes with exterior measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic TS10 has specifications of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the GF5 compared to the TS10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and TS10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and TS10.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF5 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS10 will show more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer GF5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.