Panasonic TS1 vs Sony HX5

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS1 versus Sony HX5, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is very comparable but the TS1 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The TS1 was announced 16 months earlier than the HX5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the TS1 grades versus the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 offers external measurements of 98mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the TS1 vs the HX5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and HX5 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and HX5.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS1 will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged TS1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.