Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX5

Here is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic TS25 vs Sony HX5, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the TS25 (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the TS25 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizing.

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The TS25 was released 2 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the TS25 grades versus the HX5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS25 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS25 has outer dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with 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 are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TS25 versus the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the TS25 and HX5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS25 and HX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS25 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic TS25 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher TS25 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.