Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic TS5

The following is a thorough review of the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ10 was introduced 19 months after the TS5 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SZ10 matches up versus the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ10 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ10 and the TS5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ10 and TS5 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ10 and TS5.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you might want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SZ10 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.