Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5
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36 Features
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35 Features
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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Sony WX5
TS4 | WX5 | |||
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Revealed | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2010 | More recent by 20 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic TS4
WX5 | TS4 | |||
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Display size | 2.8" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic TS4 and Sony WX5
TS4 | WX5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Panasonic TS4 versus Sony WX5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Panasonic TS4 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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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 |