Panasonic TS5 vs Samsung TL500

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic TS5 and Samsung TL500, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and TL500 (10MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and TL500 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The TS5 was released 3 years after the TL500 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the TS5 grades versus the TL500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Samsung TL500. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Samsung TL500 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Samsung TL500 has measurements of 114mm x 63mm x 29mm (4.5" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 386 grams (0.85 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the TS5 against the TL500.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and TL500 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and TL500.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TS5 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic TS5 will give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern TS5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.