Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS4

Following is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS4, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is very similar but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and TS4 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The GF5 was unveiled 3 months after the TS4 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GF5 grades against the TS4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 has got external measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GF5 against the TS4.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and TS4 is 89 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing technical specs. The pic here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and TS4.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The GF5 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult.