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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
89
Imaging
48
Features
54
Overall
50
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Revealed April 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF3
  • Updated by Panasonic GF6
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS20, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF5 was released 3 months after the TS20 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the GF5 grades vs the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic TS20

 GF5 TS20 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic GF5

 TS20 GF5 

Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS20

 GF5 TS20 
ReleasedApril 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 offers external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GF5 versus the TS20.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and TS20 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and TS20.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic TS20 will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively.

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
55
manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Street photography features
Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
70
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF5
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
40
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF5 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
61
boasts focus via touch
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
environment sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
59
manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF5
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
32
touchscreen
features face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Revealed 2012-04-05 2012-01-31
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.30 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 267 grams (0.59 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 10.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 573 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 250 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $600 $179