Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS20

The following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic GM5 versus Panasonic TS20, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively close but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and TS20 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The GM5 was revealed 2 years after the TS20 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS20 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GM5 scores versus the TS20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GM5 Gallery and Panasonic TS20 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GM5 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has sizing of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the GM5 and the TS20.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GM5 and TS20 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GM5 and TS20.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The GM5 has the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more modern GM5 should have an edge in sensor tech.