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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A230

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A230 front
Portability
69
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A230 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
  • Announced July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Refreshed by Panasonic TS6
Sony A230
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 490g - 128 x 97 x 68mm
  • Released May 2009
  • Superseded the Sony A200
  • Refreshed by Sony A290
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A230 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony A230, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and A230 (10MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and A230 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The TS5 was released 4 years after the A230 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A230 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS5 grades vs the A230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony A230

 TS5 A230 
ReleasedJuly 2013May 2009More modern by 51 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A230 over the Panasonic TS5

 A230 TS5 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony A230

 TS5 A230 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A230 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 has got physical dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A230 has specifications of 128mm x 97mm x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7") having a weight of 490 grams (1.08 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony A230 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TS5 vs the A230.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A230 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and A230 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A230 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A230 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and A230.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS5 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic TS5 will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more modern TS5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A230 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A230 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A230 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography features
Sony A230 Portrait photography features
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
Sony A230 Street photography info
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A230 as a Sports photography camera
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 CIPA)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
46
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
bad battery pack (230 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography information
Sony A230 Travel photography information
72
better than average battery (370 shots)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
45
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic TS5
Landscape photography with Sony A230
52
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
better than average battery (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
51
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Vlogging info
Sony A230 Vlogging info
32
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
9
no video
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A230 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony A230
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A230
Also called Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2013-07-12 2009-05-18
Physical type Compact Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1300s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 10.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 490g (1.08 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 128 x 97 x 68mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 531
Other
Battery life 370 photos 230 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BCM13 NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $569