Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A100

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic TS5 and Sony A100, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and A100 (10MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and A100 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The TS5 was manufactured 7 years after the A100 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the TS5 grades versus the A100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A100. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony A100 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys exterior 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 Sony A100 has measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS5 and Sony A100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the TS5 versus the A100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and A100 is 91 and 64 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and A100.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The TS5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic TS5 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger TS5 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.