Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ10W

Lets look much closer at the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung HZ10W, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was announced 4 years after the HZ10W which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the TS5 matches up vs the HZ10W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 comes with physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung HZ10W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung HZ10W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the TS5 and the HZ10W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and HZ10W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to result in more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The younger TS5 provides an edge in sensor technology.