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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 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
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was launched 2 years after the H70 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the TS5 grades against the H70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony H70

 TS5 H70 
RevealedJuly 2013January 2011Newer by 31 months
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic TS5

 H70 TS5 

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony H70

 TS5 H70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS5 has got outside 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 H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the TS5 vs the H70.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS5 and H70 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS5 and H70.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent TS5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography information
Sony H70 Portrait photography information
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography factors
Sony H70 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic TS5
Sports photography with Sony H70
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
72
good battery pack (370 shots)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
52
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
Vlogging with Sony H70
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
29
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-07-12 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214 gr (0.47 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 370 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model DMW-BCM13 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $350 $199