Panasonic GM5 vs Panasonic TS25

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.

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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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GM5 Gallery & Panasonic TS25 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.