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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5

Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS3
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS5
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed July 2010
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony WX5, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS4 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS4 was introduced 20 months later than the WX5 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TS4 scores versus the WX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony WX5

 TS4 WX5 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2010More recent by 20 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic TS4

 WX5 TS4 
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony WX5

 TS4 WX5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic TS4 has outer dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the TS4 and the WX5.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS4 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS4 and WX5.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern TS4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic TS4
Street photography with Sony WX5
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Sports photography information
Sony WX5 Sports photography information
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (310 shots)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS4
Travel photography with Sony WX5
66
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
weather proofing
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
58
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography features
Sony WX5 Landscape photography features
41
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
great battery pack (310 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not available
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
Vlogging with Sony WX5
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
32
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS4 and Sony WX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Also called Lumix DMC-FT4 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-31 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.8 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 146g (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 310 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $399 $250