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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • New Model is Panasonic TS6
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS200
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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS100, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the TS5 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The TS5 was revealed 3 years prior to the ZS100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the TS5 scores vs the ZS100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Panasonic ZS100

 TS5 ZS100 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Panasonic TS5

 ZS100 TS5 
RevealedJanuary 2016July 2013Fresher by 30 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Screen resolution1040k460kClearer screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS100

 TS5 ZS100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the TS5 compared to the ZS100.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and ZS100 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TS5 and ZS100.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The TS5 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older TS5 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography highlights
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
64
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
78
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (312 grams)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Sports photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography information
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
great battery (370 shots)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
67
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
includes tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS100
72
great battery (370 per charge)
weather proof
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
75
lighter than competition in class (312g)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
52
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
weather proof
great battery (370 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
68
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging advice
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (312g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Panasonic ZS100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5 Lumix DMC-TZ100
Type Waterproof Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-12 2016-01-05
Body design Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 9.9 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 grams (0.47 lb) 312 grams (0.69 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 559
Other
Battery life 370 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BCM13 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $700