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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS20 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Succeeded the Panasonic GH4
  • Later Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS20, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GH5 was launched 5 years after the TS20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the GH5 scores against the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic TS20

 GH5 TS20 
LaunchedJanuary 2017January 2012Newer by 60 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic GH5

 TS20 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic TS20

 GH5 TS20 

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic GH5 provides outer 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) and the Panasonic TS20 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GH5 and the TS20.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and TS20 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and TS20.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GH5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic GH5 will render more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher GH5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detection focus
exports RAW formats
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5
Street photography with Panasonic TS20
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography information
68
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (410 CIPA)
70
lighter than competitors in class (142 grams)
weather proofing
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
no anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (410 per charge)
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GH5
Vlogging with Panasonic TS20
75
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (142g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Announced 2017-01-04 2012-01-31
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 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
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3.2" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 725 gr (1.60 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 77 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 23.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.0 not tested
DXO Low light rating 807 not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 250 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Dual One
Price at launch $1,298 $179