Canon T7 vs Panasonic TS5

On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon T7 versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the T7 (24MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the T7 (APS-C) and TS5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The T7 was manufactured 4 years later than the TS5 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon T7 being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the T7 matches up versus the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS Rebel T7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon T7 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon T7 offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.1" x 4.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 475 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon T7 versus Panasonic TS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the T7 versus the TS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T7 and TS5 is 68 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The graphic below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the T7 and TS5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The T7 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Canon T7 will render extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more recent T7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.