Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS5

In this write-up, we are matching up the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and TS5 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The GX8 was revealed 2 years later than the TS5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the GX8 scores vs the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The full galleries are available at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") along with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the GX8 vs the TS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the GX8 and TS5 is 74 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The graphic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GX8 and TS5.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The GX8 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern GX8 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.