Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ15W

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ15W, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and HZ15W (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was announced 4 years later than the HZ15W and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the TS5 scores vs the HZ15W when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Samsung HZ15W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Samsung HZ15W Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Samsung HZ15W has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung HZ15W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the TS5 compared to the HZ15W.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and HZ15W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and HZ15W.

To sum up, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to give you more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The younger TS5 will have an edge in sensor tech.