Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS5

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic TS5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively well matched but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The GX1 was revealed 17 months prior to the TS5 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX1 matches up vs the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 offers exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX1 compared to the TS5.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and TS5 is 87 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX1 and TS5.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The GX1 comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged GX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.