Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-5N

Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-5N, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is very well matched but the TS5 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The TS5 was released 22 months after the NEX-5N making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS5 matches up vs the NEX-5N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has outside 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 NEX-5N has proportions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the TS5 versus the NEX-5N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and NEX-5N is 91 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and NEX-5N.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The TS5 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The younger TS5 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.