Panasonic TS1 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
- Announced January 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
- Later Model is Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Launched August 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-5R
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Here is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic TS1 vs Sony NEX-5T, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the TS1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.
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Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS1 matches up vs the NEX-5T for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony NEX-5T
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Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic TS1
| NEX-5T | TS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | August 2013 |  | January 2009 | Fresher by 55 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 enjoys outer measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5T has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TS1 versus the NEX-5T.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the TS1 and NEX-5T is 93 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic TS1 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and NEX-5T.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS1 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-5T will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older TS1 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FT1 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2009-01-27 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
| Total lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1300 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | AVCHD Lite | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 189 gr (0.42 lbs) | 276 gr (0.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 pictures |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $380 | $400 |