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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Old Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic TS5

 GH5 TS5 
LaunchedJanuary 2017July 2013More recent by 43 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1620k460kSharper display (+1160k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic GH5

 TS5 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic TS5

 GH5 TS5 

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Panasonic GH5 versus Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

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

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GH5
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS5
76
focusing manually
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
32
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GH5
Street photography with Panasonic TS5
74
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
features focus via touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography highlights
68
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery life (410 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography info
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography info
68
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
72
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
weather sealing
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
75
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Introduced 2017-01-04 2013-07-12
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1300 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 370 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
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 1
Launch price $1,298 $350