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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS5 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
  • 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced January 2014
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic TS5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the TS5 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was manufactured 6 months after the TS5 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ8 scores vs the TS5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Panasonic TS5

 SZ8 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic SZ8

 TS5 SZ8 

Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic TS5

 SZ8 TS5 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2013Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic SZ8 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic TS5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ8 and the TS5.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and TS5 is 94 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over technical specs. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and TS5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography info
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography info
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (159g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
great battery (370 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography information
67
lighter than competition in class (159 grams)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
72
great battery (370 CIPA)
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography advice
42
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
52
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
environment proof
great battery (370 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ8 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (159g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ8 and Panasonic TS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FT5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2014-01-06 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-288mm (12.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.20 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 159 gr (0.35 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 370 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $275 $350