Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic TS5

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.