Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS30

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic TS30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and TS30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 was brought out 2 years after the TS30 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the GH5 grades versus the TS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GH5 Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 has got external dimensions of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") and a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the GH5 compared to the TS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and TS30 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GH5 and TS30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GH5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GH5 will resolve extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger GH5 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.