Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-5T
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-5T Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Succeeded the Panasonic TS4
- Replacement is Panasonic TS6
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 276g - 111 x 59 x 39mm
- Released August 2013
- Superseded the Sony NEX-5R
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The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-5T, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the NEX-5T (16MP) is pretty comparable but the TS5 (1/2.3") and NEX-5T (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizes.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe TS5 was manufactured within a month of the NEX-5T and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the TS5 matches up versus the NEX-5T in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony NEX-5T
| TS5 | NEX-5T |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5T over the Panasonic TS5
| NEX-5T | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 922k |  | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony NEX-5T
| TS5 | NEX-5T | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | July 2013 |  | August 2013 | Same age |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-5T Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 comes with exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5T has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the TS5 vs the NEX-5T.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and NEX-5T is 91 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-5T Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the TS5 and NEX-5T.
All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The TS5 includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field more difficult.
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-5T Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Alpha NEX-5T |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
| Category | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2013-07-12 | 2013-08-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 365.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 99 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Amount of lenses | - | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | Tilt Up 180° Down 50° TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 7.00 m (ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x1080 (60p/60i/24p) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 276 grams (0.61 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 111 x 59 x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1015 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 370 shots | 330 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ((10/2 sec. delay), Self-timer (Cont.) (with 10 sec. delay; 3/5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $350 | $400 |