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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Alpha QX1 front
Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX1 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(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
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS4
  • Updated by Panasonic TS6
Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Released September 2014
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony QX1 Overview

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.

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