Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS5

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GH5 was revealed 3 years later than the TS5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GH5 matches up against the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GH5 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 features physical 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 TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the GH5 versus the TS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GH5 and TS5 is 59 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GH5 and TS5.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GH5 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent GH5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.