Panasonic TS20 vs Sony HX5

Here is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic TS20 and Sony HX5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the TS20 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the TS20 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") feature different sensor sizing.

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The TS20 was brought out 20 months later than the HX5 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short view of how the TS20 grades against the HX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS20 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS20 features external measurements of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the TS20 compared to the HX5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS20 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS20 and HX5.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS20 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic TS20 will offer greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern TS20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.