Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-F3

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony NEX-F3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is relatively similar but the TS5 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The TS5 was brought out 11 months after the NEX-F3 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the TS5 scores versus the NEX-F3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS5 offers outside dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony NEX-F3 has sizing of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony NEX-F3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the TS5 and the NEX-F3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and NEX-F3 is 91 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and NEX-F3.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The TS5 provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF tougher. The younger TS5 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.