Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic TS5

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic TS5, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX7 was brought out 4 months after the TS5 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX7 grades against the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 comes with outer measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has sizing of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the GX7 compared to the TS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and TS5 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and TS5.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The GX7 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier.