Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS5
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 124 x 90 x 45mm
- Introduced July 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GH2
(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
- Revealed July 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
- Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
- Renewed by Panasonic TS6
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview
Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic TS5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the GH1 (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the GH1 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe GH1 was released 5 years earlier than the TS5 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the GH1 grades versus the TS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS5 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GH1 over the Panasonic TS5
GH1 | TS5 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic GH1
TS5 | GH1 | |||
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Revealed | July 2013 | July 2009 | More recent by 48 months |
Common features in the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic TS5
GH1 | TS5 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display measurements | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Identical display resolution | |
Touch display | Neither includes Touch display |
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GH1 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic GH1 versus Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the GH1 versus the TS5.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and TS5 is 81 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH1 and TS5.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic TS5 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The older GH1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT5 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-10 | 2013-07-12 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Venus Engine HD | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 18.89 x 14.48mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 273.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.9 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1300 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 3.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.50 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (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 data format | AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 385g (0.85 lbs) | 214g (0.47 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 90 x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 64 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 772 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 370 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | DMW-BCM13 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $949 | $350 |