Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX1

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony QX1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the TS5 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The TS5 was launched 13 months before the QX1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summary of how the TS5 grades versus the QX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 and Sony Alpha QX1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic TS5 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 provides external 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 QX1 has dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the TS5 compared to the QX1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and QX1 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and QX1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TS5 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony QX1 will provide extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.