Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS5

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is very well matched but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The GM1 was launched 6 months after the TS5 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the GM1 scores vs the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GM1 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GM1 enjoys exterior measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the GM1 and the TS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the GM1 and TS5.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The GM1 offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier.