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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
54
Overall
50
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs

Panasonic GF5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 267g - 108 x 67 x 37mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF6
Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS2, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the TS2 (14MP) is relatively similar but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and TS2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF5 was introduced 2 years after the TS2 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GF5 matches up against the TS2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic TS2

 GF5 TS2 
RevealedApril 2012January 2010Newer by 27 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Panasonic GF5

 TS2 GF5 

Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS2

 GF5 TS2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF5 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic TS2 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the GF5 and the TS2.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GF5 and TS2 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and TS2.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF5 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS2 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GF5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography highlights
55
you can focus manually
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GF5
Street photography with Panasonic TS2
70
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS2 Sports photography factors
40
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS2 Travel photography highlights
61
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
67
weather sealing
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography advice
59
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have Timelapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS2 Vlogging highlights
32
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
28
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2012-04-05 2010-01-26
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine HD II
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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Max 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 267g (0.59 lbs) 188g (0.41 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $350