Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic TS20 vs Panasonic ZS5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and ZS5 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS20 was unveiled 20 months after the ZS5 making them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS20 scores against the ZS5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS20 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS20 features external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS5 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS20 versus the ZS5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and ZS5.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to offer extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern TS20 will have a benefit in sensor technology.