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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS1

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS1 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Superseded the Panasonic GH4
  • New Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS2
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS1 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and TS1 (12MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and TS1 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GH5 was unveiled 8 years later than the TS1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GH5 matches up against the TS1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic TS1

 GH5 TS1 
IntroducedJanuary 2017January 2009More recent by 97 months
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Panasonic GH5

 TS1 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic TS1

 GH5 TS1 

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH5 comes with exterior measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS1 has proportions of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the GH5 against the TS1.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the GH5 and TS1 is 59 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and TS1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GH5 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GH5 will deliver greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger GH5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
76
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography info
Panasonic TS1 Street photography info
74
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS1 Sports photography features
68
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery pack (410 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS1 Travel photography information
68
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
61
weather proof
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS1 Landscape photography highlights
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
low battery pack (410 shots)
35
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone support
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic TS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT1
Type Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2017-01-04 2009-01-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 225 11
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
Total lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 12.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 pounds) 189g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $1,298 $380