Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX500

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic TS1 vs Sony WX500, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the TS1 (12MP) and WX500 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS1 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the WX500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the TS1 grades vs the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS1 Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS1 offers 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) whilst the Sony WX500 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the TS1 vs the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the TS1 and WX500 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS1 and WX500.

As you have seen, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony WX500 to deliver greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TS1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.