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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Launched December 2013
  • Renewed by Panasonic GM5
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
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Panasonic TS5

 GM1 TS5 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display resolution1036k460kClearer display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic GM1

 TS5 GM1 

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic TS5

 GM1 TS5 
RevealedDecember 2013July 2013Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

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.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

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

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography features
65
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
32
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
77
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (204 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Sports photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography advice
48
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery (370 shots)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Travel photography details
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography details
74
lighter than average (204g)
supports focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery life (230 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
72
good battery (370 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography highlights
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery life (230 per charge)
52
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
environment proof
good battery (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
35
has touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (204g)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic GM1 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2013-12-19 2013-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 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
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,036 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/50 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 gr (0.45 pounds) 214 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 660 not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 370 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $750 $350