Panasonic GH2 vs Panasonic TS5

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GH2 and Panasonic TS5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GH2 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively similar but the GH2 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor measurements.

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The GH2 was revealed 3 years before the TS5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the GH2 scores vs the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH2 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH2 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 90mm x 76mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 3.0") with a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GH2 against the TS5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GH2 and TS5 is 70 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH2 and TS5.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The GH2 has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The older GH2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.