Panasonic TS3 vs Sony NEX-5T

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic TS3 and Sony NEX-5T, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The TS3 was revealed 24 months earlier than the NEX-5T which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the TS3 grades against the NEX-5T when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 and Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS3 Gallery and Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS3 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic TS3 and Sony NEX-5T in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the TS3 and the NEX-5T.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the TS3 and NEX-5T is 92 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS3 and NEX-5T.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS3 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-5T will deliver extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged TS3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.