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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25

Portability
91
Imaging
53
Features
62
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25 Key Specs

Panasonic GM5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 211g - 99 x 60 x 36mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Replaced the Panasonic GM1
Panasonic TS25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 144g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT25
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GM5 (16MP) and the TS25 (16MP) is very close but the GM5 (Four Thirds) and TS25 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The GM5 was released 21 months later than the TS25 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GM5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS25 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the GM5 grades against the TS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM5 over the Panasonic TS25

 GM5 TS25 
ReleasedSeptember 2014January 2013More recent by 21 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS25 over the Panasonic GM5

 TS25 GM5 

Common features in the Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic TS25

 GM5 TS25 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GM5 provides external measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 211 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic TS25 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GM5 versus the TS25.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GM5 and TS25 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GM5 and TS25.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor measurements. The GM5 contains the larger sensor which should make getting bokeh less difficult. The younger GM5 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Portrait photography details
Panasonic TS25 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Street photography info
Panasonic TS25 Street photography info
76
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (211 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (144g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic TS25 Sports photography highlights
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silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/500 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (5.8 fps)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS25 Travel photography information
71
lighter than competition in class (211g)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average in class (144g)
weather proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM5 Landscape photography features
Panasonic TS25 Landscape photography features
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
42
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM5 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS25 as a Vlogging camera
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screen is touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (211 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (144 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM5 and Panasonic TS25
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT25
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2014-09-15 2013-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/1300 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 5.8 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 211g (0.47 pounds) 144g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 36mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.4") 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 66 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 721 not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 250 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLH7 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $966 $180