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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS5, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ5 (14MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was introduced 11 months before the TS5 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ5 grades against the TS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Panasonic TS5

 SZ5 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic SZ5

 TS5 SZ5 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2012Fresher by 11 months
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic TS5

 SZ5 TS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic SZ5 provides exterior dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS5 has dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ5 vs the TS5.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ5 and TS5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to offer greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older SZ5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Street photography info
Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (136g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition (136 grams)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
72
good battery power (370 per charge)
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ5
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
42
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
52
really wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
good battery power (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging info
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
32
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (136g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic SZ5 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ5 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2012-07-18 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Screen LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 370 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $195 $350