Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced April 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic GF3
- Successor is Panasonic GF6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Announced July 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Superseded the Panasonic TS4
- New Model is Panasonic TS6
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF5 was released 15 months earlier than the TS5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the GF5 matches up against the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF5 over the Panasonic TS5
GF5 | TS5 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic GF5
TS5 | GF5 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | April 2012 | Fresher by 15 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS5
GF5 | TS5 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 offers 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 TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF5 vs the TS5.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and TS5 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF5 and TS5.
All in all, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic TS5 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GF5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2012-04-05 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1300s |
Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.30 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/160s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 267g (0.59 lb) | 214g (0.47 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | 370 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $600 | $350 |