Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic TS6

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and TS6 (16MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and TS6 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF5 was announced 3 years before the TS6 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GF5 grades against the TS6 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic TS6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS6 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic TS6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GF5 versus the TS6.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF5 and TS6 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and TS6.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The GF5 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS6 will offer extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more aged GF5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.