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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
90
Imaging
53
Features
66
Overall
58
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic GF7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Replaced the Panasonic GF6
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF8
Panasonic TS5
(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
  • Released July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly similar but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The GF7 was brought out 19 months later than the TS5 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GF7 scores versus the TS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Panasonic TS5

 GF7 TS5 
ReleasedFebruary 2015July 2013Fresher by 19 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic GF7

 TS5 GF7 

Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic TS5

 GF7 TS5 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF7 has got outer dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GF7 compared to the TS5.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and TS5 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF7 and TS5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizing. The GF7 uses the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The younger GF7 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF7
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
65
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
32
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Street photography info
Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
80
tilting screen
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
great ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF7
Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
51
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (5.8 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery (230 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
47
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
70
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
72
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
environment proof
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
69
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery (230 CIPA)
52
rather wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF7 Vlogging features
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging features
33
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no microphone support
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF7 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2015-02-01 2013-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.8 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 266g (0.59 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 370 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $308 $350