Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS1

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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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.

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

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.