Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-5

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS4 and Sony NEX-5, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly similar but the TS4 (1/2.3") and NEX-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS4 was brought out 21 months later than the NEX-5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the TS4 scores versus the NEX-5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 & Sony Alpha NEX-5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS4 Gallery & Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS4 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5 has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic TS4 and Sony NEX-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TS4 against the NEX-5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and NEX-5 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and NEX-5.

All in all, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The TS4 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony NEX-5 will offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger TS4 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.