Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-7

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic TS5 and Sony NEX-7, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the TS5 (16MP) and NEX-7 (24MP) and the TS5 (1/2.3") and NEX-7 (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The TS5 was introduced 20 months later than the NEX-7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TS5 scores vs the NEX-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 & Sony Alpha NEX-7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic TS5 Gallery & Sony NEX-7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony NEX-7 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS5 and Sony NEX-7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the TS5 vs the NEX-7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and NEX-7 is 91 and 84 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and NEX-7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS5 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Sony NEX-7 will provide extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer TS5 will have an edge in sensor technology.