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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX5

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Panasonic TS1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 189g - 98 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT1
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS2
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic TS1 versus Sony WX5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS1 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was unveiled 17 months earlier than the WX5 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the TS1 scores against the WX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS1 over the Sony WX5

 TS1 WX5 

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic TS1

 WX5 TS1 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen dimensions2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
Screen resolution461k230kClearer screen (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS1 and Sony WX5

 TS1 WX5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS1 has got physical 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) whilst the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS1 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the TS1 vs the WX5.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS1 and WX5 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the TS1 and WX5.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files although you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The older TS1 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS1
Portrait photography with Sony WX5
20
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Street photography information
Sony WX5 Street photography information
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Sports photography details
Sony WX5 Sports photography details
29
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS1 Travel photography details
Sony WX5 Travel photography details
61
weather proof
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS1
Landscape photography with Sony WX5
35
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
37
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
32
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no external mic jack
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Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS1 and Sony WX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FT1 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-01-27 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1300s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
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 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD Lite AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
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 189g (0.42 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 98 x 63 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/MMC/SDHC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $380 $250