Panasonic TS5 vs Sony A900

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS5 and Sony A900, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and A900 (25MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and A900 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The TS5 was announced 4 years later than the A900 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the TS5 matches up versus the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic TS5 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony A900 has specifications of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") and a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

See the Panasonic TS5 and Sony A900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the TS5 versus the A900.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and A900 is 91 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and A900.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The TS5 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A900 will provide you with more detail with its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern TS5 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.